I absolutely love that. Debauchery, likely played a part in embracing the present and the uncertain and the mystery of it all. But temper it now, Patricia. Just a little bit. Or not. 💫
Well at eightyfuckingseven I'm not about to dive into icy water (heart attack) or engage in intermittent fasting (hypoglycemia). I think I could say I already succeeded at longevity so maybe I don't have to work at it. And if I could, I might even engage in wanton debauchery, but my knees might give out! xo
The walking spreadsheet metaphor captures the anxeity perfectly. Your point about focusing on the forest rather than individual leaves resonates deeply, especially when biomarker chasing becomes its own stressor. The Private Medical outcomes you describe (no heart attacks, no late stage cancers) demonstrate that strategic screening and holistic aproach work better than optimization anxiety. The irony of needing meditation to manage stress caused by longevity protocols is particularly telling.
I’m glad you are speaking out against the anxiety money machine. Somehow if you don’t take the latest supplement or “life hack”, you’ll die an early death. The quick fix has never worked. No matter how many potions you drink or gadgets you buy, death is coming to us all. It’s how you live each day that needs the focus.
Couldn't agree more. At 87, I attribute my longevity to a youth of wanton debauchery and a temperament that enjoys not knowing.
I absolutely love that. Debauchery, likely played a part in embracing the present and the uncertain and the mystery of it all. But temper it now, Patricia. Just a little bit. Or not. 💫
Well at eightyfuckingseven I'm not about to dive into icy water (heart attack) or engage in intermittent fasting (hypoglycemia). I think I could say I already succeeded at longevity so maybe I don't have to work at it. And if I could, I might even engage in wanton debauchery, but my knees might give out! xo
The walking spreadsheet metaphor captures the anxeity perfectly. Your point about focusing on the forest rather than individual leaves resonates deeply, especially when biomarker chasing becomes its own stressor. The Private Medical outcomes you describe (no heart attacks, no late stage cancers) demonstrate that strategic screening and holistic aproach work better than optimization anxiety. The irony of needing meditation to manage stress caused by longevity protocols is particularly telling.
I’m glad you are speaking out against the anxiety money machine. Somehow if you don’t take the latest supplement or “life hack”, you’ll die an early death. The quick fix has never worked. No matter how many potions you drink or gadgets you buy, death is coming to us all. It’s how you live each day that needs the focus.
Thanks Toni - I know we're simpatico on this issue. It's just bananas how many smart people are doing non-evidence based treatments.
Great article.