Dan Buettner and Ben Leedle: ON How to Design Your Life to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier

This cookbook, authored by Dan Buettner, gathers 100 recipes from the Blue Zones, areas known for having the healthiest and happiest communities. The recipes, such as Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone, Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Ceviche, and Okinawan Sweet Potatoes, use ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. The book is complemented by stunning National Geographic photography and includes lifestyle tips on eating habits and portion sizes. It aims to make the Blue Zones lifestyle more attainable, improving health, extending life, and enhancing kitchen experiences with delicious and healthy recipes.

In this book, Dan Buettner documents his research on the Blue Zones, areas around the world such as Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Ikaria, Greece, where people consistently live longer and healthier lives. Buettner identifies nine common lifestyle habits, known as the 'Power 9® principles,' which include moving naturally, having a sense of purpose, reducing stress, eating a plant-based diet, and maintaining strong social connections. The book provides detailed accounts of the research team’s observations and interviews with centenarians and their communities, offering practical advice on how to apply these principles to one’s own life to achieve better health and longevity.

This book, written by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss and co-author Tahl Raz, provides a masterclass in influencing others through negotiation. It distills the Voss method, revealing skills such as establishing rapport, creating trust with tactical empathy, and transforming conflict into collaboration. The book is filled with real-life examples from Voss's career, illustrating how these techniques can be applied in both professional and personal life to achieve goals and defuse potential crises.