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David Boone's Beard. If I'd Only Known I'd Live This Long
If I’d only known. I’d live this long.. Simple tips on health, fitness and life that everyone should know before they get old. David Beard
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“The good news is that life expectancy is increasing; the bad news is that the extra years are tacked on at the end.”
“I wish I was 20 years younger and knew what I know now.”
Expectations and Attitudes. Assume you’ll grow old
Say “yes” to growing old
Getting old is the only way to have a long life
Plan to live forever
Set a goal for your 100th birthday
Stop acting your age
Look forward to growing old
Develop an attitude of gratitude
Make yourself attractive to be around
Suffer in silence
Accept what comes your way
He who laughs … lasts
Health and Wellbeing. If you want to grow old … don’t die young
Stop doing things that will kill you young
Get checked out regularly
Keep your own health records
Expect to lose weight
“That’s okay for your age”
Food and Nutrition. Eat less to extend lifespan?
Eat less than you want
Eat for nutrients AND taste
Treats are okay (just don’t overdo them)
Drink like a fish … as long as it’s water
Activity and Fitness. Life may begin at 40, but fitness starts to decline about 30
Start Yesterday
Build capacity early
Getting started is the hardest part
Fitness Formula
Treat yourself like your dog
Three times a week is not enough
Don’t wait until you feel like it
Putting your shoes on is the hardest part
The first five minutes always feels bad
Warning: Aerobic exercise (alone) may be bad for your health
Join the Resistance Movement
The nerves controlling your muscles have memories too
Keep your life in balance
Stretch yourself
Morning is the best time
Afternoon (or middle of the day) is a good time for exercise
Do something rather than nothing
Variety is the spice of life
Myth: If it hurts you are pushing too hard
Balance enjoyment and results
Exercise feels best when you stop
Don’t expect instant results
It’s always too soon to quit
Don’t stop doing it
Money and Wealth
Pay yourself first
Invest in your health early in life
Plan for your money to outlast you
Spend less than you earn
Pay off lifestyle debts ASAP
Don’t borrow to fund your lifestyle. Always save up
Seek expert advice to invest wisely
Lifestyle and Relationships. Match your lifestyle to your budget
Hang out with people younger than you
A social network can keep you healthy
Live in a community
Downsize your home to increase your network
Make being active convenient
Outsource the things you don’t like
Keep learning
Get a hobby
Simplify your life
Purpose and Passion. Purpose drives passion
Start planning your legacy now
Have a reason to get out of bed
Go for a life, not a lifestyle
Adapt to life
Why this book?
Dare to Dream
Goals
About David Beard
