Can You Cheat the Aging Process?

 Where are you on the football field of your life?  If you're in my mother's circle of friends, you've reached the 80 yard line and you can see the end zone.  I'm a little further out, about 20 yards behind my mother.  While there may only be a small percentage of people who reach the end zone before the clock expires, I'm searching for a new approach to the game of life.  Some may argue that's a sinister plan.  Others may say, "no way, Jose.  Who wants to live that long when our minds and bodies are falling apart?"

Suppose for a moment that you can make some changes that not only move you 10 yards back in time but your body does one of those Benjamin Button imitations and you appear rejuvenated.  

I may not be in my right mind but let's take this a step further.  Let's say it's the year 2050 and my driver's license says I'm 90.  I show up with my 89yr old partner for the national doubles championships and both of us look and act much younger than our biological age.  Is this even possible?  The more I delve into "Lifespan," by David A. Sinclair, the more I see myself adding 10 or 20 quality yards to my field of life. It may be an interesting experiment to try.  Have a great day.

Tennis is a Universal Language

 I may be away from home for a while but I'm certainly not alone.  I was on the tennis courts twice yesterday for a total of 2.5 hours.  The first hour was with the local pro.  He told me his last beloved pet was named Mulligan.  What are the odds?  I returned later to play singles with the gentleman who runs the men's leagues.  It turns out that this area has tennis players from eight countries who play weekly.  I think I found my sweet spot right here in Midland, Michigan.

Tennis is a universal language.  I'm 60yrs old and still loving this game.  There are times when I have to pinch myself and make sure I'm not dreaming.  My home away from home is only 1.2 miles away from my hotel.  Stay tuned.  I'm going to share pictures soon.  Have a great day.

Living in Day-tight Compartments

 When your life gets hectic, you may want to consider each day as a sort of day-tight compartment.  I first learned this in a Dale Carnegie class thirty-three years ago while living in Phoenix, the same year I met my future wife.  I was juggling two jobs and my boss asked me to sign up for a course about "How to Win Friends and Influence People."  The bonus subject was about "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living."  It's during crazy times like these that I'm applying these lessons taught by the course instructor and good friend, Jim Miller.

Living in a day-tight compartment means you block out the past, block out the future, and put all your energy into today.  You can break your day into an hour by hour approach and focus on the task at hand while putting everything else out of your mind.  I'm using to this technique to manage all the change I'm dealing with while away from my wife on a special assignment.  My plate is full.  I'm trying intermittent fasting for the first time in my life.  My brain is in a day-tight compartment and it's going to remain there until I get a handle on my new environment.  Give this idea a try.  Have a great day.

One Year of No Cable TV

 The last time I turned on cable TV was one year ago during game seven of the World Series and it was only during the late innings.  I don't miss it.  When I hear complaints about all those negative commercials from others, I wonder why they keep watching.  I would rather spend my time reading and writing.

Imagine what you could accomplish with your life if you cut the cable.  Ponder how you would spend the money you're giving your cable provider if you said goodbye.  Think about how much better you would feel without all that negativity in your life.  Have a great day.

Waking Up in a New Time Zone

Two major challenges are underway in a new time zone.  In my opinion, sometimes it's easier to implement change when you uproot yourself from the comforts of your home.  I skipped two meals yesterday and barely noticed I was hungry.  Maybe it's because I was immersed in all the brilliant colors in my new surroundings.

This is going to be a busy Fall.  My plate is full even if I'm only eating one or two meals a day during my 6 week spiritual boot camp. Stay tuned.  I will post updates.  The photo included in this story was shot in Saginaw, Michigan on my way to dinner yesterday.  Have a great day.

Ready for Take Off

 It's time.  By the time this blog publishes, I will be on my way to the next chapter of my life.  I'm one of the support people helping to open up a new location for my day job bosses.  I will be in Michigan for the next three weeks.  This is also day 1 of my six week challenge to work on my spiritual life.  There are people around me who can't wait for this year to be over.  Yes, it's been challenging.  I see the end of the this year as an opportunity to grow in times of uncertainty.  My hope is that when my six week challenge is complete I will have a new perspective.  Stay tuned.  Have a great day.

6 Week Journey Begins Tomorrow

 Another adventure begins tomorrow.  This one is for six weeks, three on the road and three at home.  My brother-in-law asked me to join his men's group.  The idea is to participate in something similar to boot camp except this mission is for the soul.  The timing is perfect because I was already planning a solo mission to experiment with my food regimen based on a new book I'm reading by David A. Sinclair, professor of genetics at Harvard.  That's how God's timing is – perfect.  Soldiers go away for boot camp and they come home transformed.  This is a perfect time for me to see how my body responds to new food trials.

If you're a guy and you're interested in what I'm doing, reach out to me and I'll share the details.  When the time is right, I will be sharing more about my food journey for anyone interested.  It's important to point out one disclaimer.  I have no training in medicine.  Consult your physician before making changes in your life.  I'm willing to share my journey for your entertainment and for your consideration if you feel my experiments might be worth a try.  I'm going to document my own journey with some blood tests to make my experiments as objective as possible.  Have a great day.