How to live to 101 (decimal, not binary)
Just saw on SBS a documentary from the UK titled “How to live to 101 without really trying”. The documentary introduced three locations - Okinawa, Loma Linda CA, and Sardinia, where people live longer than anywhere else on earth. In fact doctors have dedicated their lives to uncovering the secrets of their remarkable longevity.
Fascinating stuff even in the absence of any secret special sauce. Nope, no elixar with secret ingredients guarded by the locals.
Genetics are a biggie. Okinawans look to have an interesting twist on a certain gene. Other families we met during the documentary are notable for generation after generation of cheap public transport pass carriers who refused to shuffle off this mortal coil until well after quitting time. All the usual suspects play a part. Diet - eat both better and less, lots of sprinting up and down goat tracks, and offspring payback (ok made that last one up).
Also on the short list in all examples of delayed exit scenarios was stress management. While not as exciting a reveal as say genetic advantages from alien/Nephilim cozying up back in the day, it really connected with me.
Okinawans have a saying that translated to “don’t worry, it will work out”. The Loma Linda CA are Christians with a similar faith based attitude, and the Sardinians … not sure really, but they certainly looked relaxed with all those Italian reds.
It has always been a thing with me that professionally managed I.T. services dramatically reduces business owner and staff stress. Customer stress removal is an important indicator of success for me.
Once again, not that we need reminding - stress is a big deal, and stress management strategies are incredibly important.
