Hacking Life After 50: 10 Ways to Beat Father Time and Live a Long, Healthy, Joy-Filled Life

by James Alan Sturtevant, Mark Barnes

You don't need to move to a blue zone to live the centenarian life.

Are you wondering if your best years are behind you? Are you tired, listless, overweight, depressed, lonely, or uninspired?

It may be time for change, and change can be surprisingly easy at any age.

Hacking Life After 50 shares 10 strategies you can use today to live a happy, healthy, joy-filled life after 50 and, hopefully, to 100 and beyond.

Researchers, after-50s Club members, and health and fitness practitioners Sturtevant and Barnes show you how

Create purpose in life’s Act IIBuild momentum regardless of ageMaster meal planning without sacrificing the foods you loveReclaim muscle, prevent injuries, and prolong functional movementDiscover simple acts that promote healthy, happy livingSleep better than ever, improving cellular health and longevityDabble in the exciting unknownThrive now, tomorrow, and forever
Learn how to keep Father Time on the run and make after-50s life your best life. Read Hacking Life After 50 and start your journey today.

Genres: Self Help

177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 28, 2023

Reviews

[Jen Chaffman · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4-1/2 stars)
As a woman of a (*ahem!) certain age, who still has a few years to go till retirement, I was intrigued by the concept of this book. I'm definitely part of the target audience and appreciate the time, energy and candor the authors put into developing these life hacks. I'm a long time fan of the "Hacking education" series of books and was curious to see how they'd translate the format into "life hacks."

I think the authors are clear in their understanding that not everyone who the book is geared toward is already retired (or even about to retire). The book is divided into four parts (Life, Physical Well Being, Mental and Emotional Well Being, and Vitality, Impact and Community) and then within each part, just like in the Hacking Education books, they offer tips (hacks), as well as ideas on how to implement these tips right away, things that might stand in the way and ways to overcome those things. Sometimes the tips feel a bit "common sense," but sometimes hearing others suggest things you know to be true can be validating or serve as good reminders. I appreciate that the authors believe in science, understand that science and research evolves over time and that they back up their tips with research. I read the book quickly right now, but plan to sit down and try some of these exercises in time as they become more applicable to my future needs.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mark Barnes co-authored Hacking Life After 50 with James Sturtevant. This book is designed as a guide to show readers 10 Ways to Beat Father Time and Live a Long, Healthy, Joy-Filled Life.



This book offers practical strategies for maintaining physical and mental health beyond 50.



The book is divided into 4 easy to understand parts.

Part 1 — Life, Act II

Part 2 — Physical Well-Being

Part 3 — Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Part 4 — Vitality, Impact, Community



Life is not all roses, so you might want to consider formulating an After-50s rebuttal. You may want to ask yourself what I miss versus what I love.



For example, I miss collaborating with the team and I love not having to meet with difficult people.



There are talking heads who offer personal views and experiences.


They may help you



Recognize that you may feel a loss of identity and/ or experience feelings of isolation.
Acknowledge your efforts and progress even if it is only a gradual change,
Investigate ways to create a purpose that is meaningful to you and will assist you in being more productive.


One of the things I like best about this book is it reminds us not to tie our self-worth to

the opinions of others.



I received a copy of this book from Mark Barnes