You know I love just about anything that will teach me ‘how to’ something! I reckon that I discovered at a pretty young age that if someone had already done it – then of course I could do it too. So when I read that there were people who lived till they were 120 years old then in my little mind that became my benchmark for life. And I decided that I was going to live till I was 120!
Then as I grew I started noticing that there were people who were uncomfortable, in pain and really sick who were nowhere near 100 and I again decided that was something I didn’t want my life to be like.
Sometimes as an adult in conversation with others I’d mention that my goal was to live to be 120 and they would stare in disbelief and then – laugh. Right in my face! But the interesting thing is that most people would then just mumble something about not wanting to be100, senile and sick!
At first it surprised me, and then it made me angry! And then as I thought more, it actually made me very sad… These people thought that if you are old then automatically you must be sick – and there wasn’t anything you could do about it! As I looked around I realised that is what most people in our culture really and truly believe. And unfortunately there was a lot of evidence to support that view…
Over 50 means you are more likely to succumb to disease, ill health, pain and senility!
Well, that may be common in our society but it sure ain’t normal!
So even though I didn’t realise it at the time I began a quest. Yes, like a knight of old searching for… truth! Yes, the fountain of youth… err – truth! Why not both? Yes. The truth about youth.
So here I am. Now 53 years old, a wife, a mother and even a grandmother. In the prime of my life and brim full of knowledge and wisdom that I’m longing to share – with YOU! But don’t get me wrong. My journey isn’t over yet, but what pearls I have discovered along the way!
One of the little treasures that I have found along the way is the 80/20 Rule (sometimes known as the Pareto Rule). It seems to apply in an uncanny way to so many things in life. I’m sure you’ve heard it expressed something like this…
“You get 80% of your results from 20% of your efforts.”
But it also applies to people! I heard a marketing guru, Mal Emery, talking about money say,
“5% of people are wealthy & 15% are doing OK.
The remaining 80% are struggling in one way or another.
So that mean 20% of people are winners & 80% are losers!”
Although his choice of words is rather poor, statistically he’s correct (research done by Prudential Insurance Company many moons ago).
What I did find fascinating was his conclusion – that such a statistic shows that most people believe making money is just too hard.
The reason that I found it fascinating is that the same 80/20 rule can be applied to people’s health.
20% of people enjoy excellent health and 80% are struggling in one way or another.
And the same conclusion can probably be made too – that most people believe being healthy is just too hard and so they put up with whatever comes along.
The bottom line with making wealth or making health is that it’s not a matter of technology, tools, opportunity or education – it’s a matter of…
Choice & Behaviour
If you want to be part of the 20% of people who enjoy excellent health then I have a “how-to’ recipe for you:
1. Study – immerse yourself to understand what creates results
2. Continual Education – there are new insights & paradigms to be found
3. Look for Principles – these are the common truths that have survived across many cultures and many years
4. Choose Mentors who are qualified to teach – not everyone is an expert, even if they work for a big company, university or institution.
And that’s pretty well our purpose here at My Vital Energy Experts. We have pursued each of those steps over the years and are here to share what we’ve found with you. We are not saying that WE are experts. What we are saying is we know where to find them!
So if you are looking for the best kind of shortcut, one where truth isn’t sacrificed just to make money or be popular – then join us!
Tags: health, living a long life, personal accountability, the prime of life
