The world tracks heart health with numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, VO2 max, and resting heart rate. All important. After a recent issue with my heart, I went searching for more. I found research below showing that our mindsets may be affecting our hearts, too. Here are three words to think about: Gratitude. Optimism. Mindfulness. Not […]
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Want to live longer? Own a pet. If the world feels like it’s closing in, simplify it. Move more. Connect more. Care for something other than yourself. Sometimes living a longer, better life starts with something as simple as a leash, a walk, and showing up every day. Owning a pet reduces the owner’s mortality
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Science (a 47-year-long Swedish study) now tells me I physically peaked at 35 years old. Bummer. But the bigger takeaway is not that we slow down — it’s that movement still matters, a lot, at every age. The good news is that exercise is always good news, including: –Exercise always pays off. You may not perform
Habits run my life and I am better for them. I am a big believer in and have written a LIFEies about the power of habits in building a better life (read it here). The below article breaks down the science behind how habits actually form—and how we can use that to our advantage. You have likely
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Waking up early isn’t about being extreme—it’s about taking control of your life. For decades, I’ve started my days between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. Early risers are finally having their moment. A good article from the WSJ talks about this. I have a strong morning routine. I tell myself, getting up early is a superpower—it’s
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Here is a lesson I took a long time to embrace: Not everything deserves your time. Winners figure out what moves the needle and go all in — they don’t stretch themselves thin trying to do everything. The 80/20 rule says 80% of your success comes from focusing on the right stuff, and when you lock that
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Sleep and exercise are two of the most important ways to live a Fantastic Life. Today’s message is a simple one brought to us by a study in the article below from the University of Texas in Austin. The study found a positive correlation between exercise and the quality of sleep. Duh. BUT this idea
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I have been focused on all the latest discussions on sleep for years (past LIFEies on sleep can be found here, here, and here). Below is a very good interview with sleep scientist Daniel Gartenberg. Here is some new information for us to think about as we analyze our sleep: Gartenber thinks we need 8.5 hours in bed
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In LIFEies, I have talked a few times about breathing (Three Breathing Exercises, Calm Under Pressure, & Inner Peace. Now.). Now there’s a bestselling book about breathing called Breath by James Nestor. Below is a great Twitter thread that I copied from here that gives a short summary of 12 different breathing techniques. I also just purchased his course on breathwork.. James Nestor | The
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What makes a winner? I took a few minutes to ponder this question along with the article and here is who I consider winners. People who: – Endure life’s challenges no matter how tough the situation. – Have the ability to make it to the finish line and never give up. – Set goals and work
