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# The Feisty 50s: Taming Your Competitive Streak as You Age
- URL: https://www.practically.fit/the-feisty-50s-taming-your-competitive-streak-as-you-age/
- Published: 2026-11-09T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T15:00:01.000Z
- Author: Alex Johnson
- Tags: Podcast, Recovery & Mindset

I'm flying solo this week to talk about something that’s been on my mind since turning 45: how to keep your competitive drive from getting you hurt as you age.

In this week's episode, I review a study suggesting competitiveness peaks around age 50, and provide some psychologically-inspired tips on how to mitigate your competitive nature as you age. Plus, I share inspiration I found on the topic from a couple of unique places: a surprisingly wise Reddit comment and multitalented actor Patrick Wilson. Along the way, I tell a recent story about the one-arm push-up obsession that left me with a weeks-long shoulder strain.

Also, on this week's Warm Up: are walnuts the key to longevity, and are showers the key to fewer sick days?