How A 95-Year-Old Lighthouse Keeper Lives A Long & Happy Life

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Buddy Grover, 95, has been a volunteer at the Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City, NJ for the past 13 years. He lives on a $35,000-a-year pension from multiple jobs.
Correction: 00:37 Buddy Grover misstates his age as being 96. As of June 2023, he is 95 years old.
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@NoirInColor Год назад

This man has no signs of Dementia or Alzheimer’s, can walk up over 200 stairs daily (up until recently), and can hear, speak and read, I only hope that I can live a life as healthy as he is at that age. Many people seek wealth and in the process of achieving that - they forgo their health. Very moving piece CNBC. (For the record, my grandmother has Dementia (and is in her 90s as well) but is still hanging on strong.)

@freelancerjourn Год назад

Buddy Grover is such an inspiration. He was at the top of Absecon Lighthouse during my first climb there. I still have my “I Saw The Light” card signed by him.

@CaptainArloNJ 11 месяцев назад

Met him on my climb of Absecon too. I remember being humbled as I was short of breath when I got to the top and here was a 92 (at the time) old man already there greeting me. Spoke with him for at least and hour and he was such a joy to talk to. Such an inspirational figure.

@PinkHypatia Год назад

The reason his dreams are mundane is because he’s at total peace with himself. He’s lived a full life, treated people kindly, fulfilled some dreams. So he’s not burdened by any fears or regrets, and he’s not seeking any dreams to fulfill.

@kylemaolinson9417 Год назад

this man emits happiness. I see why he lives long.

@007Julie Год назад

He’s so content with what he has in life, we all need to be as grateful and content as he is.

@bluebellbeatnik4945 Год назад

you can be happy and content and die young. there is no correlation or causation. it's genetics but happiness helps.

@alishasuz Год назад

Pay this adorable man!!!

@PinkHypatia Год назад

Yeah, how could they let a 96 y/o man work for free?

@penguinswithwifi Год назад

I admire this man greatly. Such a good human being. He’s lived well with gratitude, and he is at peace with himself.

@VarsVerum Год назад

Nothing much else to say other than "He's a good man".

@user-nb9xl1cf4m Год назад

An old man and his lighthouse.... Someone could write a novel about this!

@curls4theworld Год назад

I thought the same thing! Perfect subject for literary fiction.

@ghh10186 Год назад

Living a good life doesn’t necessarily mean a fat bank account and this man personifies this. What a great video and man. Do what makes you happy, it’s that simple. Everything else will fall in place.

@amsthe3rd Год назад

This gentleman is soaked in gratitude and presence of self. Ninety-six years of seizing the moment! God bless him.

@EliasMendozaTV Год назад

Oh man, oh man oh man, I’m i’m taking care of myself to live that long life this gentleman’s living right now. This is amazing

@MaryRalladi Год назад

One of the best episodes yet! Hearing buddy's story gave me strength and hope. Thank you buddy for sharing your story

@iamkerenlouise Год назад

God, I love his upbeat, optimistic, keep-going attitude, quick wit, and his sharp mind-----his volunteer work keeps him busy at something he enjoys! Sorry, he doesn't have his lovely wife any longer.

@avgholson8143 Год назад

One of my favorite features from CNBC. Please do more like this!

@CheJoffre Год назад

Beautiful story! Please make more of this type of feature.

@shen3998 Год назад

This man has really deep understanding to life,love his attitude

@tracymorgan5386 Год назад

He is absolutely precious and has a very beautiful smile. God bless him.

@Kr_v5 Год назад

7:00 "married for 47 years" talk about commitment❤ "I never shed a tear when I lost my parents or my grandmother or my sister, I can't do that" his body can no longer handle the pain and struggle of sadness (he deserves to have the health & the moment to grief his losses) most touching video CNBC Make it has ever made.

@vanessaandreatta9098 Год назад

He is super humble nobody should stress but we should find our inner peace like this sweet man

@jones2277 Год назад

I actually think he might be a prosocial psychopath. They don’t process emotions like most people; they have cognitive empathy and are more analytical and logical than emotional. These people even experience love differently. It’s more transactional. This is simply a heritable neurotype. A prosocial psychopath can actually be incredibly resilient since they aren’t prone to deep sadness or loss. He has a combination of traits that makes him adaptable and resilient, and he has the ability to thrive in communities but also find purpose and usefulness in solitude.

@booboolucero 10 месяцев назад

God bless him. So sweet

@KM-pq7sr Год назад

He's what made this country great. Hard working, conscientious, positive, not complaining or trying to get a handout. We need more like him.

@bluebellbeatnik4945 Год назад

which country? please be aware the internet is global. the fact that you think you're at the centre of the world implies you're american. we also need people who complain and who ask for a handout when they need one. your country is so toxic it's a joke. it's basically a third world country.

@missflorencek8569 Год назад

What a charming man. Thank you for sharing his endearing story.

@manavmishra9071 Год назад

This video recalls me about my grandfather..miss you ❤

@LuKishaTheInvestigator Год назад

Yes!!! This is me when it comes to enjoying living alone. Independence is very important.

@moneyobsessed Год назад

The only man that meet all HR requirements for the job.

@carolinam4301 Год назад

OMG love this man !!! ❤ He’s a beautiful soul. Respect 🫡

@vickinutter5733 Год назад

What a delightful human being ❤

@Mr1wd Год назад

Life needs a purpose and I'm glad Buddy found his. This is something to aspire to!

@emmanuelharbor2350 Год назад

Great story of a great man

@syljoe8179 Год назад

The best CNBC Make It ❤ This sort of peace is truly what making it is like!

@1927su Год назад

Accept what happens and keep going. I needed to hear that tonight. So profound & truen I’m in mourning but somehow I must keep going. And I do! Thanks!!

@JonesJr876 Год назад

I'm so confused by this video, is the lighthouse the building or Buddy Grover? This man is such a light! 😂

@emierattan13 Год назад

love love LOVED this episode!!!

@ronellsmoothlewis Год назад

We can all learn something from him!! Like I learned from my grandfather 98 and his brother 107

@Trading668ontelegra Год назад

Welcome ❤..

@cathyhopf6532 Год назад

I am Monmouth County NJ Asbury Park shout out to you ! your and inspiration Buddy Grover

@123Collins Год назад

Semper Fi Buddy

@youknowwithMartyKauffman Год назад

Great story

@lindayoutube1521 11 месяцев назад

This is one of my favorite video. Well done

@thedfferencetab1977 Год назад

Beautiful. 🙏🏽

@Rocioslane Год назад

I love him 🥹♥️

@SoCalFreelance 10 месяцев назад

Love Buddy's media collection and stereo system. 👌

@marik1104 Год назад

Love this beautiful story ❤

@bornatagethirty Год назад

Absolutely adorable 😍.

@bee1979 Год назад

I love his attitude, wow.

@ivy1818u Год назад

This is so cute. Bless him. ❤

@ravim111 Год назад

Amazing. God bless.

@CaseyBurnsInvesting Год назад

We ought to respect past generations more.

@career5690 Год назад

Yeah ❤

@bluebellbeatnik4945 Год назад

well we used to until gen z came along. also he's not a 'past generation ' he is still living.

@CaseyBurnsInvesting 11 месяцев назад

@@bluebellbeatnik4945 Hate to break it to you but most of his friends’ pronouns are was/were :(

@Karichi503 10 месяцев назад

buddy is funny. he has a nice sense of humor.

@aprilssongs6428 2 месяца назад

He’s beautiful ❤

@theplacesigo4169 Год назад

Super cool. God bless you Mr. Buddy. They shouldn't even let him be a "volunteer" give the guy a check

@MBevG Год назад

Loved this! May I be as happy and healthy when I'm 95 (and should I live to be 95...)

@Reorks911 11 месяцев назад

Your as young as you feel. Good job keep it up.

@nicholaslandolina Год назад

Such a treasure

@gilbertnicholas1582 Год назад

Maybe the next time i go to AC I'll check out that lighthouse

@bluebellbeatnik4945 Год назад

how is this only 4 weeks old with little views? people really struggle with dealing with age and ageing esp millennials and gen z.

@mun3698 Год назад

This is the lowest viewed video on this channel as of more recently and it breaks my heart. I’m also trying to figure out why… maybe the younger gens don’t want to live as long as this guy due to the state of everything or believe they won’t. His story is still valuable, though

@user-gu7wb3ij4p Год назад

Looks sharp for a 96 years old.

@AmongGangstas 19 дней назад

Buddy passed away this past January. RIP Buddy

@vanessaandreatta9098 Год назад

I want to know more!!!! ❤

@johnnyanderson3287 Год назад

One of the members of the Silent Generation, who had been through so much stuff in their lives (good, bad, or awful) and are dying off by the thousands daily. And the latter will be worse off for it..

@hppavilionf50 Год назад

Is he 95 per the title or 96 per the clip 😅? Either way, kudos to this gentleman for such a positive attitude and outlook on life!

@Announcement2024 Год назад

On a brighter note, every recession comes with an equal chance in the fin-mrkt if you're early informed and equipped, I've read folks amass up to 7 figures during these times, and even pull it off easily in a favorable economy. Truthfully, I’d need guide please for a boomer like me to attain such amount for retirement, we definitely need to benefit from this situation somehow.