When we arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” —Marcus Aurelius

1: “The first hour of our morning sets the tone for the entire day,” Sahil Bloom writes in his book The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.

Sahil writes: “Thoughtful movement and nutrition during that window will make … continue reading

1: Moving our bodies isn’t just smart—it’s essential for health and longevity.

“When it comes to movement, the research is clear,” Sahil Bloom writes in his inspiring book The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.

“In a 2012 paper published in the Journal of Aging Research, researchers found that all-cause mortality was reduced by a striking 30 to 35 percent in the physically … continue reading

1: What if there was a drug that would reduce our risk of dying by 14 percent?

How popular would that drug be?

The good news is that we don’t have to wait.  That drug exists.  And it goes by the name “exercise.”

“Going from zero weekly exercise to just ninety minutes per week can reduce your risk of dying from all causes by 14 percent,”  Peter Attia, MD … continue reading

Yesterday we talked about step one to living our new, more intentional life: get up an hour earlier to create a “Miracle Morning,” the title of Hal Elrod’s terrific book.  

Now what?

Hal tells us the idea is to come up with activities that impact all aspects of who we are: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual.

He emphasizes the design of the miracle morning is 100% customizable. Your … continue reading