The increasingly likely prospect of living to 80, 90, or even 100 years old gives us more time to live, but no one is truly prepared for it. Measures against the direct effects of aging, from anti-aging creams to daily exercise, are widely known. However, the inner forces that govern aging and how we often harm ourselves through unconscious biases and hidden psychological connections remain a blind spot for many. Those who understand how such unconscious processes contribute to physical and mental decline can take control and shape their aging positively. Insights from scientific findings help to identify hidden obstacles and, above all, opportunities that contribute to finding one's own path for optimal aging.