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Book Review: Outlive

I listened to Dr. Peter Attia discuss his book "Outlive" on Andrew Huberman's podcast and was immediately intrigued. The book's goal is to maximize both the length and quality of our lives. "Outlive" serves as a comprehensive guide to healthy aging....

Meditation: Enough of What I Need and Less of What I Want

In Western culture, the path to happiness is often paved with the desire for more possessions, attention, and influence, believing that having more will bring satisfaction and meet the needs of our hearts. But what if the opposite were true? What if true contentment lies...

Memento Mori: An Ancient Strategy for a Disciplined Life

In a world that incessantly promotes the pursuit of eternal youth, wealth, and happiness, the concept of “memento mori” offers a refreshing and insightful perspective. The Latin phrase that translates to “remember that you will die” is a stark reminder of our mortality and the...

Meditation: Creating Balance

We often need to be more precise when discussing work-life balance. We commonly speak about finding or seeking balance, recognizing that achieving it can be elusive. Life’s competing priorities naturally pull us in different directions. To some extent, that’s normal. However, the equilibrium we seek...

Meditation: What if the Opposite Were True?

Sometimes, when I find myself trapped in unhelpful thought patterns, I deliberately shift my mindset by asking a crucial question: “What if the opposite were true?” This question allows me to reframe my perspective, especially when my thoughts tend towards self-criticism or negativity towards others....

Meditation: Words as Hammers

Our words are like hammers. With hammers, we can build and beautify, or we can demolish and break down. We can direct these word hammers towards ourselves just as easily as we do towards others. For most of us, words flow naturally, spoken without much...

Strength Training: Why It’s Important and a Simple Plan

Strength training isn’t just for muscleheads or gym bros; it holds value for all of us, especially as we age. On average, individuals tend to lose between 1 to 3% of muscle strength and 3 to 5% of muscle mass each year after age 40....