Embarking on the 200 Year Life Project:

My Ultimate Longevity Journey

At 70 years old, I've decided to set an audacious goal: I intend to be the first human to live to 200 years old. This isn't just wishful thinking—it's the foundation of my new venture, the 200 Year Life Project: The Ultimate Longevity Journey.

Gary with Mayor Williams

I can't wait to see the world of the future.

Inspired by pioneers like Bryan Johnson and his “Don't Die” philosophy, I'm documenting every step of this radical experiment in health, biohacking, and extreme longevity and I'm inviting you to join me.

Why Now? Why Me? For decades, I pushed my body to the limit. I smoked three packs a day from 1969 until I quit in 1989. Heavy drinking was part of my routine starting around the same time, though I've since cut it out entirely. At my heaviest, I tipped the scales at over 350 pounds and now I'm holding steady at around 184 pounds. Sleep? I used to average just five hours a night, leaving me foggy and drained. Something shifted when I dove into the latest advancements in AI and longevity science.

Predictions suggest we're on the cusp of massive leaps in human lifespan: from today's average of about 78 years to 100, then 120, and beyond. I don't want to miss out. My aim is to arrive there in sound mind and body—stronger at 200 than I am today.

Watching Bryan Johnson's documentary “Don't Die” was a turning point. His relentless pursuit of reversing aging lit a fire under me. If he's pushing boundaries with rigorous protocols, why can't a 70-year-old Boomer like me do the same?

My Starting Point: Radical Changes for Radical Results.

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About Gary

My History

Gary Leland Speaking I moved to Texas from South Carolina in 1979. Arriving in Texas with less than $10 in my pocket and immediately started a new job as a door to door salesman selling storm windows and doors.

I married Kathy Morey and has now been married 43 years. In 1981 Kathy and I opened our first retail store selling decorating products. Today Leland's Wallpaper is not only still in business, but is the largest wallpaper store in Texas. We sold Leland's Wallpaper in 2021.

In 1989 Gary made his first and only appearance in a Major Motion Picture when he was a featured extra in the movie Born On The Fourth Of July staring Tom Cruise. You can read about that experience in Gary's article Hanging Out With Tom Cruise.

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