Most people know the song about the 12 Days of Christmas, but here's an interesting visualization of what presents were gifted by "their true love."
via Neil R Kaye
I don't know about you ... but that's a ton of birds. Probably too many. Forty gold rings doesn't sound too bad (and less likely to become worthless than the NFTs they thought about substituting here).
All together pretty noisy.
Hopefully, you bought presents that your partner would actually enjoy.
Today is Christmas ... and it is also the last night of Chanukah. So, Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah! And Happy Festivus to anyone who doesn't celebrate either.
For those that don't know, Chanukah is the Jewish festival of lights. This is the holiday that involves lighting the Menorah (Chanukah candles), eating latkes (potato pancakes), exchanging gifts, playing spin the Dreidel (a gambling game), and enjoying a sense of family togetherness for eight days and nights.
That's a long time, right?! Well, sometimes it seems even longer with my family.
To help you stay in the right mood, here is a video of "The Chanukah Song," performed by comedian Adam Sandler on Saturday Night Live. It became an instant classic (and he has since released a second, third, and fourth version.)
Here is the video. And, if you're feeling left out - here's Adam Sandler's Christmas Song.
The cynic in me believes merchants invented the gift part of the holiday.
Regardless, the Capitalogix team has been festive, and the office has been filled with holiday cheer. Here is a picture that some of the team took after our ugly sweater contest.
I hope you're having a wonderful celebration surrounded by people you love and food that would make your cardiologist feel safe buying a new Porche.
I am on my way back from Dave Asprey’s BioHacking Conference.
I enjoy going and being exposed to people and products committed to life extension and regenerative medicine.
Here are some of the things I found interesting and useful.
I own and use every product on the list above. One of my biggest insights from this year’s conference was that I already have great stuff. I have to remember to use it. Some of the stuff is terrific. I know it is. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t sit unused in a room upstairs (or in a box under my stairs). The scary thing is that I know better. Now I have to do better!
Each year I get a little bit more focused on what I can be doing to get more out of my time and to increase the quantity of time left.
Even with a renewed focus on health, it isn’t always easier. As my friend Ben Hardy says, Willpower Doesn’t Work – you have to identify goals that are bigger than yourself, create consequences and rewards for achieving or failing to achieve those goals, and change your environment to make success easy.
I don’t just want to be healthier to increase my time on earth, but to better support my family, my business, and to create a positive impact on those around me.
When you have a vision of who you want to be, and what you want to accomplish, achieving your goals becomes a lot easier.
When the goal is health, there are definitely some decisions that are proven to help. You can click to see the image in full-size.
On top of the science, here are some of my anecdotal opinions on living longer, healthier, and better:
I’d love to hear your favorite “trick” to living better. Feel free to send me an e-mail.
Thanks! Live Long and Prosper!
Are you trying to lead a healthier lifestyle? This data visualization can help you filter out the marketing hype to help you find the vitamins, minerals, and herbs that deliver tangible benefits ... versus those that serve only as a "Guaranteed Genuine Placebo".
Here is an interactive model of the most current research data. It is interesting because of the health research itself ... and because models (like this) have far-reaching applications. Click the image to play with the interactive version on InformationIsBeautiful.
I was surprised to see how many of the supplements I take weren't high on the list. I was also surprised to find a few effective supplements on the list that I don't take.
Some of you have seen how many supplements I take a day. I take so many pills that I split them up into morning, lunch, dinner, and bedtime. Despite that, I always like finding what else might help.
As a reminder, supplements are meant to support your health goals, and the secret to longevity is not going to be found without you also putting in the work yourself.
Regardless, I appreciated this look at the performance data behind various supplements.
Let me know if you find something you think is worth sharing.
I just read that they sell more adult diapers than baby diapers in Japan.
Getting old is tough ... and it gets tougher the older you get. As a result, finding your 'reasons for being' and joy in life become increasingly important.
The past couple of years have been a period of massive upheaval for many. Reasons for this include stress, change, pandemics, quarantine, new jobs, new goals ... or, at the other end of the spectrum, lack of change, lack of a job, or lack of purpose.
Most people know that life is much better than the alternative (and that life becomes even better when you learn to enjoy living and let go of what isn't serving you). Consequently, it makes sense to understand and search for the things that bring you pleasure or fulfillment.
A Japanese concept called "Ikigai" may help better define your motivating force and the things that give you a sense of purpose or a reason for living.
Ikigai centers around finding purpose as you grow older. Paradoxically, it makes sense to start the process as early as possible.
Here is an infographic that lays out some "Reasons for Being."
Finding your "reason to be" and living with purpose are keys to making the most of your time.
The beauty of 2022 being a fresh start is that you can also change your approach and your vision.
The graphic highlights something interesting (yet almost counter-intuitive) ... When two areas intersect, it creates something positive (e.g., a passion or a mission). However, where three areas intersect, it creates a pain point (for example, it could be what you're good at, you love doing it, the world needs it ... but it doesn't make you any money – so now you're struggling).
Worth examining and thinking about for a bit.
On a related note, this TEDx talks about the nine common diet and lifestyle habits that help people live past 100.
TED-ED via YouTube
And here is a link to Dan Sullivan's free e-book on his plan to live to 156.
Live long and prosper!
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
For Jews, Friday was the first night of Passover, a family-centric holiday that recounts the biblical story of the Exodus of the ancient Israelites from Egypt into the Promised Land. For me, it's a reminder to appreciate what we have – and how we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.
For Christians, today is Easter - the holiday honoring Jesus's resurrection.
The overlap can be seen in DaVinci's Last Supper, a Passover Seder, and Jesus's last meal before his Crucifixion.
For Jews, a notable part of the ritual dinner is recounting each of the ten plagues inflicted upon Biblical Egypt and saying, "Never again."
Last year, I joked that maybe COVID-19 should be added to the list.
And, just like the Jews making it through slavery, the plagues, and 40 years wandering through the wilderness and desert before entering the Promised Land ... We are finally approaching the promise of life post-COVID.
Of course, other global events remind us that while the world and our capabilities continue to improve and expand ... human nature stays maddeningly the same.
With the coming of spring, the return to normalcy, and the reminders from the stories of Exodus and Easter - it's a great time to do a mental and physical "spring cleaning". Mine your experiences for the things you want to keep doing (or continue not doing) as things go back to "normal".
Hope you celebrated with family, food, and a reverence for all the blessings around you.
Here is a chart you might find interesting. It shows the longevity of the founding fathers of the United States.
Take a closer look. The chart highlights something important.
via Dan Sullivan, Strategic Coach
During the time in question, males had an expected lifespan of between 35 and 40 years. In stark contrast, the founding fathers lived more than twice that long (except for Alexander Hamilton, who made the bad decision to embrace dueling).
I don’t believe this chart shows the disparity of “Haves” and “Have Nots”. Instead, it shows the importance of purpose. The Founding Fathers understood how important their efforts and ideas were (not only to their lives ... but also to the lives of the people who relied on them – and to future generations). They truly saw a bigger future and their part in its creation.
Common wisdom posits that a lot of longevity comes down to diet and exercise.
via SomeEcards
Clearly, sleep and stress management matter too. With that said, healthy mindsets potentially have the most significant impact on your health, well-being, and longevity.
Mindset Matters.
Dan Sullivan wrote an e-book called “My Plan for Living to 156”. His message was to stop being nostalgic about the past and anxious about the future.
Most people’s notion about how long they’ll live becomes an oppressive thought. They feel confined by their expected lifespan, often based on family history and averages. But what if you could extend your lifetime? What if you could increase the quality of the years you had left? How would adding extra years impact the way you live now?
The goal of living to 156 may sound outrageous. But in reading this book, you’ll find that imagination can have a huge impact on behavior and accomplishment. And, even if you don't make it to 156, the years you're left with will be better for it.
You don’t have to actually believe that you will live to 156 (or some other huge number). Simply adopting a mindset that you have extra time permits you to set longer-term goals and focus on bigger possibilities. As a result, those mindsets allow you to focus on continued learning and growth, rather than looking for an excuse or an easy off-ramp.
Purpose is a master key! It gives you direction, capabilities, and confidence.
As I think about these issues, I know that I want to be valuable and interesting to those around me as long as I’m here. That means I want to be healthy, fit, and vital as well! The reason? So I can focus on living ... rather than not dying.
I’ve heard it said many times, in many different ways, but one of the easiest ways to predict your life and lifestyle is to take the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Consequently, it’s important to surround yourself with people committed to bigger futures!
Likewise, it’s important to set goals and scorecards that keep you focused on what matters and continued progress.
Even if you don’t live until 156, I think it’s important and healthy to live now as if you will!
Onwards.
Here Are Some Links For Your Weekly Reading - October 16th, 2022
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
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