Nov 17, 2025
In episode 235
of Growing Older Living
Younger, Dr.
Don Cote shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to
building a life of meaning, resilience, and purpose. With his
background in cognitive behavioral science, business coaching, and
decades of lived experience, Don reveals how his father’s wisdom
and Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich"
inspired him to develop his Life Works Life Mastery System, a
step-by-step blueprint for transformation. We explore how you too
can thrive in your later years, redefine a "successfull life" and
build connections and community through his
Successful Seniors Club,
renamed though community input to the Summiteers community.
Don Cote
is an international bestselling author, public speaker, certified
business coach, and founder of Successful Seniors
Media. He
hosts the Successful Seniors
Podcast (catch the episode where he
interviews me - link below) and publishes a companion
newsletter that spotlights seniors who are redefining what it means
to age. With a doctorate in cognitive behavioral science, Dr. Cote
has taught his Life Works Life Mastery System to thousands of
people in dozens of countries, helping them reclaim purpose,
confidence, and joy. A husband, father, grandfather, and master
scuba diver, Don’s mission is to empower older adults to make their
“golden years” the best years of their lives.
Timeline:
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00:00 – Introduction
Dr. Gillian introduces the theme of community and connection in aging. -
04:00 – Don’s Early Story & Lessons from His Father
Growing up in poverty, real estate ventures, setbacks, and rebuilding through resilience and personal growth. -
11:10 – Creating the Life Works Life Mastery System
How Don transformed Think and Grow Rich principles into a simple three-step actionable process. -
15:20 – Writing & Publishing Life Works Books
From his own story to collaborative anthologies of transformation across the globe. -
20:50 – Redefining Success
Don shares his personal definition: keeping promises to yourself and doing what you say you will do. -
23:20 – Why He Launched Successful Seniors Media
How boredom in retirement and the realization of widespread loneliness inspired his new mission. -
30:00 – The Successful Seniors Club - now the Summiteers Community.
Building an online, private community to combat isolation, create dialogue, and spark new opportunities for learning and travel. -
38:14 – Closing Reflections
A call to become one of the “20 percenters” who contribute wisdom and purpose at any age.
Learn about Don Cote's work. Checkout the Summiteers Community. and mention this podcast if you decide to join
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