As the old adage goes, the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.
Well, I’m in my 40’s and if I want a proverbial tree in 20, 30, and 40 years… the time to plant it is now.
So with that in mind, here is longevity advice from a 91-year-old:
Longevity Lessons From A 91-Year-Old [Retirement Manifesto] – “I get motivated by seeing “old” people doing things that many people (often decades younger) struggle to do, and I wonder “What’s their secret?” Is it purely genetic, or are there longevity lessons we can learn from older role models living the lives we hope to live when we reach their age?”
I find #2 particularly important- “2. Exercise Regularly: Edward states that “exercise is one of the magic bullets”, and “jogs and works out at the gym regularly.” He points to the benefits of exercise not only on lifespan (living longer), but on healthspan (healthy years). He focuses on aerobic (walking, short jogs), strength (particularly core strength), and flexibility (reduces your risk of falls, and “old people die from falls at a very high rate.”) “