You won't even make it out the door. Count on it. Some people become elders, others simply age chronologically, none the wiser for their trip around the Sacred Hoop. Respect all of the white hairs, but select your elders carefully. Religion is for people afraid of going to Hell.
Spirituality is for people who have been there already.
Get to know the difference. The squeaking wheel gets the oil and the empty can rattles the loudest. Speak up, speak out and get your message across. But don't talk too much or people will think that's all there is to you. You don't make yourself any bigger by trying to make other people appear smaller.