Moonshots with Peter Diamandis EP #34 The Mindset That Extends Your Life w/ Steven Kotler
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Mar 23, 2023 
In this engaging discussion, Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and expert on human performance, shares insights into the vital link between mindset and longevity. He explores how adopting a positive mindset can enhance one's healthspan, emphasizing that age doesn't dictate limits. Kotler delves into groundbreaking advancements in regenerative medicine, the importance of emotional connections for vitality, and the proactive approaches to health management. Tune in for transformative ideas that redefine aging!
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Healthspan vs. Lifespan
- Healthspan focuses on the duration of healthy, vital life, not just lifespan.
- Maximize your healthspan to enjoy vitality, cognition, and mobility for as long as possible.
Aging as a Disease
- Aging is a disease correlated with all other diseases, impacting which genes turn on/off.
- Your lifestyle, not just genes, significantly influences your lifespan and healthspan.
Park Skiing at 53
- Steven Kotler learned to park ski at 53, demonstrating that physical skills are "use-it-or-lose-it."
- Park skiing involves tricks off jumps and rails, traditionally considered difficult to learn after 35.
