Want a Stronger, Longer Life? Here’s the Real Formula
Six surprising lessons from my 85-year-old father that might change how you live today.
Still unpacking our epic two-week trip to Chile.
I went in excited—ready to reconnect with family, sip world-class wine, savor the food, and soak in the stunning landscapes. And all that happened. But what surprised me most was something I didn’t expect to bring back: a life lesson from my 85-year-old father.
Before I dive into that…
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Now, back to Chile—and my dad’s secret to healthy longevity.
Part of the urgency of this trip was simply time. At 85, you just never know how many more visits you’ll get. What I didn’t expect was how alive he still is.
He drives everywhere. Walks for miles. Never seems to lose his energy. Every year, he makes the drive from Chile to Argentina—crossing a mountain pass over 15,000 feet through the Andes. Most people take oxygen tanks to cope with the altitude. He doesn’t.
In the West, we’re living longer—but too often, the last decade or two barely resembles living. My dad’s vitality isn’t an accident. It’s a lifestyle. Here’s what I observed—and what I want to replicate:
1. Embrace simplicity.
He has what he needs and nothing more. His life is structured around what’s essential—relationships, meaningful work, and rhythms that bring peace. There’s a clarity and freedom in that kind of simplicity that’s easy to overlook but deeply powerful once you see it in action.
2. Eat fresh, eat light.
There’s no rigid meal plan—just fresh, local ingredients prepared in small portions. Mostly vegetables, fish, a bit of meat, some fruit, and a little wine in the evenings. No processed foods. No extremes. Just simple meals enjoyed slowly.
3. Work with purpose.
He’s retired, but not idle. He wakes up with responsibilities—managing vacation rentals in La Serena, fixing what needs fixing, making improvements, helping guests. It keeps him mentally engaged and physically active. The work is real, and so is the sense of contribution.
4. Move naturally, all day.
He doesn’t schedule exercise—he just moves. Walking across town, climbing stairs, carrying tools, showing me around for hours at a time. He moves because there’s life to live, not because he’s trying to check off a fitness box. And it shows.
5. Stay rooted in meaning.
After years abroad, he chose to return to La Serena, his hometown. It’s where the stories of his life are layered into the streets and hills. That sense of history, connection, and identity grounds him in a way no achievement or title ever could. He’s not chasing anything—he’s at peace.
6. Rest well and often.
Every afternoon, after lunch, he takes a short siesta. Just enough to reset. Then he’s up and back at it—refreshed and ready. That rhythm of work and pause creates energy, not exhaustion.
If your desire is not just to live longer but to live better, this is your cue to start now—not when you’re already trying to reverse years of disconnection or decline.
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