Chapter 12
The Longevity Mindset
How Your Beliefs Shape Your Biology
Your beliefs about ageing aren’t just attitude — they’re active biological inputs backed by mechanistic, longitudinal research. Purpose and social connection affect mortality risk on a scale comparable to major lifestyle factors like smoking. The way you frame ageing shapes the way your body ages. Build your mindset the same way you’d build muscle: deliberately and consistently.
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3 Things I Want You to Remember From This Chapter
- 1Your beliefs about ageing aren't just attitude — they're active biological inputs backed by mechanistic, longitudinal research.
- 2Purpose and social connection affect mortality risk on a scale comparable to major lifestyle factors like smoking.
- 3Build your mindset the same way you'd build muscle: deliberately and consistently.
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