Ang & Sporty | Figuring It Out at 60
We’re Ang and Sporty.
We're two Gen X women who looked at our financial situation and decided that doing nothing was the riskiest option available. So we're buying land, building a small house, and growing our own food — in real time, with real numbers, and no filter on what goes wrong.
This newsletter is for Gen X women who are behind where they thought they'd be and are trying to figure out what to do about it. We're writing from the middle of that, not the other side.
Real numbers. Muddy minimalist shoes. Occasional cameos from our rescue kitty Mr Handsome.
Ang & Sporty | Figuring It Out at 60
A thank you video for you! https://youtu.be/pmB8Sa6iZJw
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Great news! Your favourite waffling YouTubers will be back in your stream from Tuesday, June 2. That's less than a week away! Make sure you have popcorn and a time-appropriate drink at hand. 😎 👏 💥 🧇
Read the backstory here: angandsporty.substack.com/p/so-we-went-quiet
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Such brilliant advice. Here's the link in case you want to thank Minaxi Makadia, the person who created it: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:74023…
Happy Monday ❤️
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Ang & Sporty | Figuring It Out at 60
Hello friends! 👋 We need your help please! We've decided to change our name. Mostly Mindful is no longer a good fit for us. (Think tight 80s Ronald Sassoon jeans.) We've come up with three names and we'd love for you to vote for your favorite. Love, sporty, Ang, and Mr Handsome. ❤️ 😃 😃 😺
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Sentimental clutter isn’t just “stuff.” It’s the hardest kind of clutter because it carries love, memory, and identity.
In our latest Substack post, Sporty shares the experience of receiving her mom’s jewelry after she passed away, and why letting go of sentimental items is so tricky. We also talk about gentle, practical ways to approach it.
Read it here: mostlies.substack.com/p/the-sentimental-burden-dec…
And watch this space for the video 😍
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💸 Extreme Frugality in Real Life 💸
Life just threw us a big curveball — health challenges + a sudden income drop = it’s full-on frugal mode. 🥦☕📚
In today’s Substack post, we’re sharing what we’ve had to cut, what we’re keeping, and how we’re making this season of less actually work.
Spoiler: it’s tougher than we expected, but not all doom and gloom. 💪✨
Check it out 👉mostlies.substack.com/p/extreme-frugality
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🧠 Want to stay sharp after 50?
Here’s a fun fact: Rearranging your wardrobe, walking down the “wrong” street, or brushing your teeth with the other hand can all give your brain a novelty boost.
In our latest Substack post, we share:
✨ Why novelty is like strength training for your brain
✨ Easy (and silly!) brain workouts to try
✨ How curiosity helps you age with intention
Check it out here 👉 mostlies.substack.com/p/brain-exercises-after-50-h…
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Ang & Sporty | Figuring It Out at 60
Hey Mostlies 👋
We’d planned to go live today with pics from Namaqualand with flower fields + picnic vibes. Unfortunately, life had other plans. Some health challenges have popped up again, and right now the priority is rest and recovery. 💛
We’re sorry to miss this chance to connect live — we were really looking forward to it! But we’ll be back soon with stories, videos, and conversations. In the meantime, thanks for being such a kind, patient community.
Take care of yourselves (and each other). 🌿
— Ang & Sporty
9 months ago | [YT] | 31
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Ang & Sporty | Figuring It Out at 60
We’re Going Live This Sunday 🌼
This weekend we’re heading to Namaqualand to see the wildflowers in bloom. And we thought: why not bring you along (virtually)?
📸 We’ll share our favorite photos from the day, chat about the simple joys that make life feel lighter, and answer your questions live.
⏰ Sunday at 5pm CAT
📍 youtube.com/live/2Hf-ZBcyoj8?feature=share
Bring a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and let’s hang out.
Photo by Ernesto Scarponi (unsplash.com/@chichetto?utm_content=creditCopyText…)
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👗 Work Wardrobe… Now What?
Hey Mostlies 👋
Retirement (or even just shifting to a slower pace of life) isn’t only about what you gain — it’s also about what you let go of.
For many of us, that means staring down a closet full of work clothes. Suits. Heels. Blouses. The whole “work persona.”
But what happens to those clothes now? Do we keep a few? Repurpose them? Donate them?
That’s what we’re talking about in this week’s video:
👉 *Work Wardrobe, Now What?* → https://youtu.be/fFE0p6mGrqg
We’d love to hear from you:
What’s been the hardest piece of clothing for YOU to let go of?
💬 Share your story below — your answer might just inspire someone else who’s staring at their own “closet full of the past.”
Ang, Sporty & Mr Handsome 🐾
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