Most of us would count ourselves lucky to live to age 80. And yet, there are places on Earth where people regularly live to 100, suffer virtually no chronic disease, and live life with a sense of purpose.

These "Blue Zones" are the focus of Dan Buettner's work. He's a National Geographic explorer, an author, and a documentarian. He spent years traveling and studying the Blue Zones to understand why these 5 places on Earth produce some of the happiest, and longest-lived, people in the world.

Dan and I discuss why happiness is the key to longevity, creating Blue Zones in our own lives, and how a longer life can begin with simply rearranging your kitchen.

This...is A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Dan Buettner and his work, check out:
His Netflix documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81214929
http://bluezones.com/

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & Blue Zones Recognition
1:18 Lifestyle Contrasts: LA vs. Blue Zones
3:09 Environment's Role in Longevity
7:16 The Power of Friends and Purpose
11:15 Exploring Mealtime in Blue Zones
14:22 A Career Spanning Civilizations to Blue Zones
17:03 Success of Blue Zone Projects
22:12 Applying Blue Zone Principles at Home
26:46 Environment vs. Discipline for a Healthier Life
29:15 Memorable Project: The Ancient Maya
34:00 Childhood Influences and Early Adventures
36:40 The Broader Mission of Blue Zones
38:14 The Concept of Blue Zone Companies
41:42 Lifestyle and Happiness: Finding Joy in Simplicity
43:25 Creating a Healthy Workplace Culture
47:58 Conclusion

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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.

Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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