80/20 on Life: Live 80+ Years? Take 20 Seconds to Read Three Great Health Tips

I was at my doctor for a check-up today telling him all about my exiting new diet and exercise efforts.  He gave me two great tips and I gave him one:

1.    Too much good may be bad for you – people obsessed with major workouts and running miles and miles a week can actually damage themselves and don’t typically live as long as those that just do a lot of walking – think 10,000 Steps; people worried about salt often deprive themselves of a much needed nutrient; people who try to live on healthy diets they don’t actually like, often deprive themselves of a well balanced diet and, more important, pleasure.

2.    Western medicine is focused heavily on detection versus Eastern medicine on prevention – we should focus on both.  If more people took up yoga and meditation their state of mind, happiness, stress and overall health would likely be much better.

3.    My tip: take a look at this amazing video on the power of pure coconut oil in potentially mitigating Alzheimer’s plus other benefits.  See link at: http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2012/January/Coconut-Oil-Touted-as-Alzheimers-Remedy/

80/20 IMPACT!: 20,000 Days & Counting By Robert D Smith

Today I am 20,126 days old. 

I came across this book "20,000 Days & Counting" in a Wall Street Journal article.  It is one of the best books I've read in terms of life changing potential so imho qualifies for 80/20 Impact.  Less time thinking, and more time doing. 

I literally planned out what I really want to do with my life, in a weekend.  I love it.  I have recommended this book to just about everyone I know and meet. It is a quick read (a few hours max), has real purpose and MEANING TO THE READER; it has thought provoking questions and exercises.  Instead of thinking of my life in years, I now think in days. 

It helps you focus on the really great moments and key influencers in your life. It cuts out a lot of noise and helps you think about what you really want to do in the coming decades/years/months/days! It may sound "mid life crisis" but this is for anyone in their 30's and Up!