Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
One of the most important book that I have read and has heavily influenced my thoughts for this site NotGrowingOld. He breaks down the major causes of problems as we age and gives concrete ideas of what we can do to combat it.
Dr. Becca Levy explains about positive age beliefs and their impact on health and aging. American society is ageist- the young and beautiful are catered to but the elderly are pushed or hidden away. As our population gets older, these are the new issues we’ll be facing.
Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age
When thinking about health, it is easy to ignore the most important part of your body- your brain. Neurosurgeon and CNN Health Reporter Sanjay Gupta explains the latest information about the brain and what you can do to improve it.
THE SLIGHT EDGE (TURNING SIMPLE DISCIPLINES INTO MASSIVE SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS)
Every thing good or bad happens over time. Making the right changes and developing the right habits is the key to long term success. It’s a pretty simple concept, but definitely worth the read.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
This is the first self improvement book that I read when I was in my 20’s. Still a foundation for many of the self help books today.
THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING UP: THE JAPANESE ART OF DECLUTTERING AND ORGANIZING
Not just about tidying up. It made me think a little bit about my possessions and the reasons that I keep them. We accumulate too many things so If they don’t bring joy to your life you should let it go.
It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways
I read this book while prepping for a Whole30 challenge at my gym and it opened my eyes to how habits can change when you use a program like this. Avoiding processed foods and eating naturally can have a tremendous impact on health and energy.
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Learn to apply Stoicism to your life. Find out what is holding you back and face those obstacles without fear.