Researchers have spanned the globe – from China, to Italy, to Nova Scotia- in search of healthy, vibrant centenarians. Their quest: to understand longevity.
I’m absolutely fascinated with older folks. I love listening to their stories and learning from their insight and wisdom. Recently, I had lunch with a spry retiree who regaled me with his adventures traveling solo throughout South America in the late 1960s after he’d finished his year in the Peace Corps.
I was struck by his lucidity and spunk.
What is it, then, that these wise men and women know about happiness, longevity and success that we can learn from?
After reading a number of articles, here’s what I’ve gathered: