A positive mindset towards aging correlates to an extra seven and a half years of healthy longevity, says Peter Drexler. "If you are morbidly obese and have a shitty mindset towards aging, it is more important that you change your mindset than you lose weight," he adds. The two authors also discuss the importance of having clarity about how passions intertwine with purpose in life.
In this episode, Steven and Peter discuss the importance of a positive mindset in order to live longer, the science behind aging, and the effects of different mindsets on healthspan.
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07:36 | Age Is Just A Number It Can't Define Your Limits.
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49:27 | Science Fiction Is Slowly Becoming Science Fact.
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1:18:39 | A Growth Mindset Vs. A Fixed Mindset.
Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance.
Read his latest book: Gnar Country.
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