It's hard to reach [the age of] 100. We're not programmed for longevity. We are programmed for something called procreative success.

So learning to play a new instrument, learning a new language - those sorts of things will pay dividends for years or decades to come.

Select your friendships carefully. Gather people around you who will reinforce your lifestyle.

A doctor may know more than a peasant, but a peasant and a doctor know more together.

I think we need to think about our physical activity as a reward, as something enjoyable and something we look forward to doing, not something that we regard as self-flogging.

Drink without getting drunk Love without suffering jealousy Eat without overindulging Never argue And once in a while, with great discretion, misbehave

Having a purpose and knowing exactly what your values are will add additional years to your life.