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Successful Aging
A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives
Book • 2020
In 'Successful Aging', Daniel J. Levitin explores the science behind aging, using research from developmental neuroscience and the psychology of individual differences.
He reveals resilience strategies and practical, cognitive-enhancing tricks to help people age joyously.
The book confirms that 'health span' is more important than 'life span', and it proves that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage.
Levitin emphasizes the importance of social interaction, healthy practices, and meaningful work or volunteering to maintain mental and physical well-being.
The book is divided into three parts: 'The Continually Developing Brain', 'The Choices We Make', and 'The New Longevity', providing a comprehensive approach to aging positively.
He reveals resilience strategies and practical, cognitive-enhancing tricks to help people age joyously.
The book confirms that 'health span' is more important than 'life span', and it proves that sixty-plus years is a unique and newly recognized developmental stage.
Levitin emphasizes the importance of social interaction, healthy practices, and meaningful work or volunteering to maintain mental and physical well-being.
The book is divided into three parts: 'The Continually Developing Brain', 'The Choices We Make', and 'The New Longevity', providing a comprehensive approach to aging positively.
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as the author of "Successful Aging".


David Allen

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268. What's Essential: David Allen on Getting the Right Things Done (Replay)
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as a previous book where he discussed learning instruments at an older age.


Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Is Music the Language of the Universe? with Daniel Levitin
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as the author of a book on successful aging.


David Allen

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6. What's Essential: David Allen on Getting the Right Things Done
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for those over 50, focusing on successful aging.


David Allen

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Ep 200: David Allen in conversation with Daniel Levitin
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as a book that explores successful aging and shares similar conclusions to his own research on peak performance aging.


Steven Kotler

Steven Kotler: How to Stay Sharp, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age | Mental Health | YAPClassic
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as a book providing detailed scientific backing for his claims on aging.


Steven Kotler

Steven Kotler, Secrets to Peak Performance in Your 30s, 40s, and Beyond | Mental Health | YAPClassic
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in relation to successful aging and the impact of low-dose SSRIs.


Steven Kotler

How to Challenge Outdated Beliefs About Aging – Steven Kotler : 1026
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as the author of the book and the subject of the podcast episode.


Brett McKay

#583: How to Stay Mentally Sharp and Fulfilled as You Age
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as a fascinating read arguing that age 60+ is a unique developmental stage.

Victoria Reidman

Daniel J. Levitin, "Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives" (Dutton Books, 2020)