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Age Smart: Discovering the Fountain of Youth at Midlife and Beyond
Americans are embracing an entirely new way of one that's based on staying productive, staying active, and staying young in body and mind. Jeffrey A. Rosensweig and Betty Liu share strategies for bringing together all the elements of a long, happy, fulfilling, connected life. Starting today, you'll learn how to take advantage of the latest sciences of health and longevity... leverage today's most powerful techniques for protecting your financial security... find or keep the work you love... pursue a path to deepen your own personal spirituality, whatever form it may take. No Pink Pants is packed with easy-to-use tips and guidelines for everything from your portfolio to your medical insurance. The heart of the intimate interviews with individuals celebrated for what they've learned about getting better with powerful role models ranging from Jimmy Carter to Helen Gurley Brown, Robert Mondavi to C. Everett Koop. Learn from their experiences; then use this book's easy worksheets to take control of your own future!
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2006
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August 4, 2012
Over all, I liked this book, but it had some weird bits. The first half of the book tells you how to live longer, stating that genetics only affect your lifespan by about 20% and lifestyle habits make up the rest. In order to live longer, they advise you to exercise for half an hour every day, eat healthily and in smaller portions, de-stress and be happy, exercise your brain (always try to learn new things or have a purpose), and maintain a good social network.
A good portion of the first half of the book (maybe 40%) was anecdotes by famous and successful people who are aging smart and still getting a lot done late in life.
The second part of the book was kind of weird in that it totally seemed to be a sharp, strange turn form the rest of the book. It is about managing your finances so you're not skint later in life. The thing that kind of bugged me was that it really pushed investing at 8% or even 6% rather than 4%. Yeah, investing at 8% is great, and so is 6%, but it's a lot harder to do in economic times like these and even though diversifying your portfolio seems to be standard advice, some people argue that it's still unsafe if the shiitake really hits the fan across the board.
Mind you, the principle behind this section of the book is still good, sound advice -- plan financially for your future, be good with money, and eliminating debt.
The third part of the book asks you to consider a drastic career change (because it could make you happier and because learning a new skill will keep your mind sharp) and encourages you to postpone retirement (until at least 70 because chances are you will love far longer and retiring at 65 is far too early for our lifespans). It has some resources and advice for finding a job later in life.
I love it when people suggest drastic life changes and things like totally reconsidering your job, so of course, I loved this part.
A good portion of the first half of the book (maybe 40%) was anecdotes by famous and successful people who are aging smart and still getting a lot done late in life.
The second part of the book was kind of weird in that it totally seemed to be a sharp, strange turn form the rest of the book. It is about managing your finances so you're not skint later in life. The thing that kind of bugged me was that it really pushed investing at 8% or even 6% rather than 4%. Yeah, investing at 8% is great, and so is 6%, but it's a lot harder to do in economic times like these and even though diversifying your portfolio seems to be standard advice, some people argue that it's still unsafe if the shiitake really hits the fan across the board.
Mind you, the principle behind this section of the book is still good, sound advice -- plan financially for your future, be good with money, and eliminating debt.
The third part of the book asks you to consider a drastic career change (because it could make you happier and because learning a new skill will keep your mind sharp) and encourages you to postpone retirement (until at least 70 because chances are you will love far longer and retiring at 65 is far too early for our lifespans). It has some resources and advice for finding a job later in life.
I love it when people suggest drastic life changes and things like totally reconsidering your job, so of course, I loved this part.
December 7, 2011
The spirit of this book is upbeat and well-intentioned and there is even some valuable information. Unfortunately, however, the lion's share of the recommendations here are dated and smart science and recent evidence run contrary to such things as eating low-fat, exercising like a dog, and so on.
A low carb diet is far superior (according to experts) in reducing heart disease and modern food-related ailments than low-fat, and that is just one of my beefs with the book.
A low carb diet is far superior (according to experts) in reducing heart disease and modern food-related ailments than low-fat, and that is just one of my beefs with the book.
August 6, 2016
This book can join the many out there that are repeating what you already know: eat right, sleep well, make and maintain relationships, never stop learning, save your money, and work until the end...and you'll be "young" in mind and body (as much as you can be). It's nothing amazing and you really don't have to read it but it is nice to have a reminder and it was nice to read some anecdotes from Jimmy Carter, his wife, etc. I especially liked what it said about finding a job you love and one in which you can make a difference (teaching) and never stop educating yourself.
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June 12, 2011wonderful book
April 30, 2012
This was a free download. It is all the stuff we already know: exercise, eat healthy, keep your brain sharp, etc. It still serves as a good reminder to do all that.
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October 30, 2012This review is for some Kindle version I received for free on 09/26/2011. I can no longer find my version on Amazon so I don't have the ASIN.
July 21, 2015
Not the greatest book but had some good information on preparing to retire.
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