It's more about friends than diet and exercise.

This really made me stop and think:

What yes/no question can likely predict whether you will be alive and happy at age 80?

"Is there someone in your life whom you would feel comfortable phoning at four in the morning to tell your troubles to?"

That's profound.

Connecting with and helping others is more important than obsessing over a rigorous exercise program.

Yes, this is all true... I'm surprised about the part about drinking:) I think the 4AM person is really key. I also think it's important to connect with different people for different things... for example, I have certain "nutrition" friends, certain "fitness" friends, certain "business" friends, certain "education" friends, and certain "meaning of life" friends... it's key to have those individual and overlapping circles w whom you can discuss subjects for hours and never have to self-censor.

Research has shown that there is significant overlap between what brings a long life and what makes for a happy life.

Here's a little checklist. So don't be afraid of a little change.

Here's the best method for changing your habits.

"The groups you associate with often determine the type of person you become. For people who want improved health, association with other healthy people is usually the strongest and most direct path of change."

Who you spend time with determines who you are.

An excellent continuation of yesterday's convo to be sure. And spot on!

I'm noticing this as an ongoing theme on PandaWhale, Dawn. :)

See my Longevity stash: http://pandawhale.com/ifindkarma/longevity