1. We feel empty, frustrated, or anxious because we desire to have a meaningful life.
2. Everything can be taken away from a person except the freedom to choose their attitude in any given circumstance.
3. He who has a why to live for can bear almost anything.
4. Humor can help break negative cycles and reduce anxiety.
5. We all have the capacity to do novel or terrible things.
6. Accept emotions without trying to control them since feelings will change as a result of actions.
7. Do what you should be doing because recovery will come on its own.

1. Be completely immersed in what you are doing.
2. Find a task aligned with your abilities but slightly challenging.
3. It's better to have a compass pointing to a concrete objective rather than a map without a destination.
4. Keep the objective in mind without obsessing over it.
5. Focus on one thing at a time.
6. Multitasking lowers productivity by at least 60%.
7. Designate one day of the week for technological 'fasting'.
8. Keep it simple yet sophisticated.
9. Happiness is in the act of doing, not the result.

1. If you keep your eyes and ears open, observe what's going on, and stay curious about everything, you will automatically be in your time.
2. Stay active until the very end.
3. Every day brings something new.
4. Never be afraid to die because you are born to die.

- Jeanne Calment (the oldest person verified in history — 122 years)

Last words of Osamu Tezuka (the father of modern Japanese manga) as he drew one final cartoon, “Please, just let me work!”

- Misao Okawa (117 years)

- Maria Capavilla (116 years)

- Walter Bruening (114 years)

1. Smile
2. There is no age limit for celebrating little things.
3. Show respect for nature.
4. Every person has an essence.
5. Keep your heart young.
6. If you are anxious, go out, say ‘Hello!’ and ‘See you later!’ to people.
7. Eat a bit of everything.
8. Nurture your friendships every day.
9. Live an unhurried life.
10. Pray after you wake up.

1. Eat less than 10 grams of salt per day.
2. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
3. Cut down on refined sugar, refined grains, and foods prepared with cow’s milk.
4. Serve food on multiple small plates.
5. Eat less than you actually want to.
6. Don't forget the tea (green tea, Jasminne tea).

This chapter specifically focuses on the importance of movements and breath in living a longer life. It says that you gotta be involved in some type of body movements on a regular basis. You can learn yoga, tai chi, qigong, or as easy as getting out of your chair can be considered as movement too.

The longest-living people are not the ones who do the most exercise but rather the ones who move the most.

Breathing properly can do wonders.

1. Focus on the most important than the most urgent.
2. Be flexible, concentrate on things you can control, and don’t worry about those you cannot.
3. There is nothing wrong with enjoying life’s pleasures as long as they do not take control of your life.
4. Think about what’s the worst thing that can happen. However, do not give in to negative emotions.
5. Observe the thoughts as they appear, without getting carried away.
6. Focus on here and now.
7. Only imperfection resembles the natural world.

1. Stay active; don’t retire.
2. Take it slow.
3. Don’t fill your stomach.
4. Surround yourself with good friends.
5. Get in shape for your next birthday.
6. Smile.
7. Reconnect with nature.
8. Give thanks.
9. Live in the moment.
10. Follow your ikigai.