Biohacking Life Purpose and Career

The Blue Zone Study by Dan Buettner 2005:

Loma Linda in California
Nicoyo Peninsula in Costa Rica
Okinawa in Japan
Sardinia highlands in Italy
Ikaria – an isolated Greek island

Predictors of Longevity in Blue Zone Study

1. Natural movement
2. Mostly plant based
3. Sense of purpose
4. Social affiliation
5. Belong to a faith
6. Family connection
7. High polyphenols
8. Right outlook
9. Eat to 80% full

Predictors of Happiness by Dan Buetner

1. Natural movement + own a dog
2. Sleep at least 7,5 hours every night
3. Social interaction face to face 6 hours/day
4. Make at least 75 k/year + have a home
5. Take 6 weeks vacation/year
6. Laugh daily
7. Access to nature
8. Volunteer (giving back)
9. Have sex twice/week + love
10. Have faith / meditate / try new things

Happiness seem to be highest in Singapore, Denmark and Costa Rica.

Three Types of Happiness:

1. Life satisfaction – How you evaluate life
2. Positive affect – How you experience your life
3. Purpose – the meaning you give to life

• The harder we try to be happy, the more miserable we are
• Stay present
• Financial security
• Average home
• Access to nature
• 3 close friends
• Have a best friend at work