Forget six-packs - in your 40s, fitness is about feeling good, not looking good.

Let’s face it - most of us in our 40s aren’t hitting the gym for six-packs or beach bodies anymore. The idea of chasing aesthetics just doesn’t feel exciting or meaningful. But here’s the twist: strength training and fitness aren’t about looking good- they’re about feeling good.

When you feel strong and healthy, everything changes. You’re more productive at work, more present with your family, energised for your friends, and - most importantly - happier within yourself.

In the latest episode of How to Live, I speak with Alex Mearns, founder of Levitise, who works with C-suite leaders to transform their fitness and health holistically. His clients include leaders from BCG, UBS, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs.

We dive into:
✨ Why cholesterol isn’t the real health villain
✨ How to master the "upward spiral" approach to sustainable fitness
✨ Breakthrough strategies that actually work
✨ Designing a health plan that fits your busy life

This episode is a reminder that fitness isn’t about vanity - it’s the foundation for thriving in all areas of life.

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https://howtolive.life/episode/086-forties-fitness-guide-with- alex-mearns

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Feeling stuck? You might be looking in the wrong place.

When we hit a crossroads, our instinct is to look outward - more advice, more inspiration, more answers. But here's the plot twist: the most powerful guidance system isn't out there. It's your own story.

Our lives leave breadcrumbs - moments that light us up, decisions that felt right in our bones, and work that made time disappear. These aren't random. They're clues to what's next.

In the latest episode of How to Live, I sit down with Fabrice Demareso, who walked away from his McKinsey partnership to pursue something that called him deeper. Through reflection and mindful exploration, he discovered that purpose isn't a destination - it's a trail of discoveries.

We dive into:

✨ How to read the breadcrumbs of your past to shape your future

✨ Why most big decisions are rarely permanent (and why that's liberating)

✨ The sweet spot between ambition and self-awareness that creates lasting fulfillment

The path forward isn't about perfect clarity - it's about curiosity and courage.

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https://howtolive.life/episode/083-life-lessons-2024

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4,000 weeks.

That’s all we get. The number of weeks most of us will live.
The average human life is "absurdly, insultingly brief."

As we step into 2025, this perspective—shared by Oliver Burkeman on the How to Live Podcast earlier this year—continues to resonate deeply. It’s a stark reminder to be intentional with the one resource we can never reclaim: time.

We’ve put together life lessons from extraordinary guests who appeared on the How to Live Podcast in the second half of 2024—thinkers who are reshaping how we live, work, and grow:

• Oliver Burkeman reframes time management with startling clarity.
• Aneace Haddad helps us navigate midlife transitions.
• Joel Pearson unveils the science of intuition.
• Sara Jane Ho elevates the art of human interaction.
• Simon Bowen introduces the power of visual thinking.
• Nir Eyal shares strategies for staying focused in a distracted world.
• John Dykes inspires with his journey of personal reinvention.
• Sha-En Yeo explores the science of happiness.
• Christina Wallace invites us to embrace a portfolio life.
• Matthew Dicks reveals the secrets of masterful storytelling.
• Drew Tarvin demonstrates humor’s ability to transform.
• Nick Jonsson offers a path to self-discovery and personal transformation.

This is more than a podcast—it’s a roadmap to living with intention, curiosity, and purpose.

As we close the chapter on 2024, I invite you to reflect on your own 4,000 weeks:
What will you do differently in the weeks ahead?

Don’t miss this powerful episode that brings all these lessons together in one place.

Here’s to a purposeful 2025. 🌟

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