Mildred Kirschenbaum
At 100 years old, Mildred is still independent and lives in a two-bedroom villa in Boca Raton, Florida. She’s more than willing to share her secrets and has amassed a social media following as a result.
Mildred’s words of wisdom:
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Mildred Kirschenbaum is a positive person and says she has been all her life. “I don’t sweat the small stuff.” She believes negative mindsets age people. Too many people have to complain and get frustrated over little injustices. Minor inconveniences aren’t worth it according to Mildred.
Bad attitudes bring people down. She says,
“People complain because they don’t like their meal at a restaurant and my attitude is, ‘Big deal! If you don’t like your meal, order two desserts.’ There is no need to be upset.”
Don’t Hold Grudges
Mildred Kirschenbaum was 18 years old when she married her husband. She says without shame, “Back then, you had to get married if you wanted to have sex, so I got married.” They were together for 62 years.