1. Workout as many days a week as you can. Even if only for 20 minutes. Stay ahead of the curve, because getting old ain’t for sissies.
2. If I’m alone in the car, I almost always listen to books. Sometimes simple novels but usually deeper books or history. Most people waste a ton of good learning time listening to music or talk shows.
3. Always clean up before bed and before leaving the house. You can’t get the big things in life right until you’ve mastered the little things.
4. Stay in touch with friends, old and new, and family.
5. Think positive. It’s easier than most people realize and you are the master of your mind. Don’t start with trying to be the richest or the best at something, start by trying to be better off and better than you are. Over time, that could make you rich and the best.
6. Work hard and play hard. We all get one chance at life on this earth. Don’t waste it. Make the most of it.
7. Find a reason every day to laugh.
8. Find your passion at work. If you can manage this, you’ll never have a
reason to hate Sunday because it’s followed by Monday.
9. Find your passion(s) outside of work. All work and no play is a recipe for misery.
10. Be chivalrous. I always say chivalry won’t be dead as long as I’m alive. You’ll be surprised how a little chivalry can make others feel happy, and that will make you feel good about yourself.
Just started doing stretches as you referenced in #1 and am now considering doing something like DDP Yoga after seeing the lives he has helped change. He seems to be doing pretty well for someone about to turn 70.
John, these are great habits and hacks. I am happy to confirm that I do many of these already and look forward to adding more to my daily routine. Keeping it simple has always led to a more peaceful outcome for me. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Great post, John. Here are just a few of mine:
1. Workout as many days a week as you can. Even if only for 20 minutes. Stay ahead of the curve, because getting old ain’t for sissies.
2. If I’m alone in the car, I almost always listen to books. Sometimes simple novels but usually deeper books or history. Most people waste a ton of good learning time listening to music or talk shows.
3. Always clean up before bed and before leaving the house. You can’t get the big things in life right until you’ve mastered the little things.
4. Stay in touch with friends, old and new, and family.
5. Think positive. It’s easier than most people realize and you are the master of your mind. Don’t start with trying to be the richest or the best at something, start by trying to be better off and better than you are. Over time, that could make you rich and the best.
6. Work hard and play hard. We all get one chance at life on this earth. Don’t waste it. Make the most of it.
7. Find a reason every day to laugh.
8. Find your passion at work. If you can manage this, you’ll never have a
reason to hate Sunday because it’s followed by Monday.
9. Find your passion(s) outside of work. All work and no play is a recipe for misery.
10. Be chivalrous. I always say chivalry won’t be dead as long as I’m alive. You’ll be surprised how a little chivalry can make others feel happy, and that will make you feel good about yourself.
Just started doing stretches as you referenced in #1 and am now considering doing something like DDP Yoga after seeing the lives he has helped change. He seems to be doing pretty well for someone about to turn 70.
John, these are great habits and hacks. I am happy to confirm that I do many of these already and look forward to adding more to my daily routine. Keeping it simple has always led to a more peaceful outcome for me. Thanks for sharing your ideas!