Growing Bolder: Defy the Cult of Youth, Live with Passion and Purpose

When it comes to aging, we’re all victims of an aggressively ageist culture. We have, in effect, been brainwashed about what’s possible as we age. It's time to fight back because the most important determinant of how we age is our belief system about aging. This book provides the pathway to a better tomorrow for people of all ages.

“I owe everything I’ve accomplished to the power of belief which is why I’m blown away by Growing Bolder. If you’re discouraged by the thought of growing older, read Marc Middleton’s book. Growing Bolder exposes the lies, reveals the truth and provides the pathway to a better tomorrow.”  Rowdy Gaines, 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 9-time NBC Olympic Broadcaster. And ESPN analyst. 

“I have worked with everyone from Martha Stewart to Dr Oz who are no strangers to THE anti-aging movement but Marc Middleton is THE rock star when it comes to turning a negative time into the most positive-empowering time of your life. I’m buying this book for everyone I know!”  Lisa Lynn Celebrity Fitness and Metabolic Expert, Wall Street Journal best Selling Author 

“Reading Growing Bolder is a wild ride. This is a Manifesto for a major shift in the roadmap of aging.  So reader…Fasten your seatbelt.”  Roger Landry, MD best-selling author and international authority on active longevity 

"Read with caution...Growing Bolder is a wrecking ball of truth and inspiration that just might smash everything you think you know about getting older and open up worlds of possibility for your future self.  Growing Bolder represents a desperately needed paradigm shift that should be shouted from the rooftops of society and shared with the young and old alike.  This is a must read if you want to be excited about the possibilities that await you in your 60's, 80's and even 100's!" Cody Sipe PhD, professor, researcher, award-winning fitness professional, international presenter, co-founder of the Functional Aging Institute

“If you’ve ever searched for the Fountain of Youth, look no further! Marc Middleton’s new book, Growing Bolder is it! Growing Bolder will explain in layman’s terms why some people choose to ”Get Old” and others live with passionate, explosive, wild energy as they smash boundaries as to what is possible at any age in life. Read it and Believe it!” David Hackett, 2-time World Champion and Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductee.

“Marc reminds us that, like so many (if not all!) aspects of being human, we need to pay attention to what stories we are telling ourselves about getting older. If our story is that aging is about decline and decrepitude, that will become our reality. If our story is that as we age we grow more powerful - wiser, happier, more resilient - then that will be our reality. I know which version I would prefer!” Roz Savage, MBE  Author, Speaker, Ocean Rower, Founder of TheSisters.GlobalYale World Fellow

“Marc continues to challenge society's beliefs and values around the topic of aging.  We are living in unique times where living to 100 will soon be commonplace, and Marc's book offers a fresh perspective on what living to 100 can look like. I know you will find this book a huge inspiration!”  Dan M. Ritchie, PhD, President —Functional Aging Institute

“Healthy, Vital, Active, Joyful - these are words not commonly ascribed to the aging process and yet the "Growing Bolder" generation proves that we can look forward to the best of our lives by purposefully pivoting our mindset from dread to following our dreams into the future... no matter how many birthday candles we have accumulated.  Marc captures the best of his own "Growing Bolder" life experiences and couples them with the wisdom of agers into an empowering compilation that will renew your view of the rest of your life.” Vonda Wright, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon, Author of "Fitness after 40" & "Masterful care of the Aging Athlete"

“Marc Middleton has long inspired individuals from all walks of life who seek to live their lives to the fullest. Growing Bolder brings decades of work to life in a way that allows all of us to achieve things we never dreamt possible. Having had the privilege of working with thousands of cancer survivors over many years I know firsthand the power of passion and purpose. Marc has personally impacted my life in profound ways and I am so excited for all those who will benefit from the lessons of this book.” Doug Ulman, President and CEO, Pelotonia, Former President and CEO of Livestrong

“The gift of longevity is anchored in passion, purpose, and living life fully regardless of challenges. Marc’s remarkable ability to inspire with story and his contagious passion for re-writing aging scripts reveals a path to the joyful aging experience we all crave.  Kay Van Norman, President of Brilliant Aging, internationally known author, writer, and thought leader in healthy aging.