My Biggest Longevity Mistake at 71: Doing It Alone

I’m 71 years old, and my goal is to be the first person to reach 200. If you’ve watched the show, you’ve probably heard me say that a few times.

I talk a lot about what I’m taking, what I’m eating, how I’m exercising, and what my tests are showing. But there’s something else I’ve been thinking about, and it doesn’t come in a bottle.

My biggest longevity mistake has been trying to figure out too much of this by myself.

Now, I have Kathy. I have friends. And I have all of you who watch the videos and leave comments. I appreciate that more than you know. What I’m talking about is having people around me who are working on the same things and want to keep talking about them after the video ends.

You can learn a lot and still need some help

I can go down a rabbit hole with the best of them. You know that by now. I’ll hear about something, start reading, ask questions, and pretty soon I’ve got another thing I want to look into.

But learning about something and following through on it are two different things. You can watch every video on exercise and still have to get up and do the exercises. Nobody can do that part for you.

That’s where I think having other people involved makes a difference. Somebody who asks, “Did you keep doing that?” Somebody who remembers what you said you were going to work on. And somebody you can talk to when you’re not sure what to do next.

I want people who will ask me questions, too. Why am I taking that? What am I tracking? Have I actually noticed anything? Those are fair questions, and I ought to be able to answer them.

I want to keep learning with other people

One of the things I enjoy most about The 200 Year Life Project is getting to talk with people who know things I don’t. We’ve had Dr. Michael Roizen, Aubrey de Grey, Dr. Bill Andrews, Liz Parrish, and others on the show. I come away from those conversations with more questions, and I think that’s a good thing.

I’d like to have that kind of conversation more often, with a small group that gets to know each other over time.

We don’t all have to agree. We don’t all have to eat the same food or take the same supplements. I want to hear what other people are doing, what they’ve stopped doing, and what they’ve learned. And I want us to keep showing up.

Watch: what The 200 Year Life Mastermind is and who it is for.

That’s why I’m starting The 200 Year Life Mastermind

The plan is ten members, plus me, meeting on Zoom every other week. Each call will be 90 minutes, with 26 calls over a year.

We’ll talk about what we said we were going to do, how it went, and what we’re working on next. Each member will also have a session focused on their own routine, so there’s time to ask questions and compare experiences. There will be a private WhatsApp group between calls.

We’ll have guest conversations during the year as well. Elizabeth Parrish of BioViva and Dr. Bill Andrews are each confirmed for two sessions. You’ll be able to ask your own questions.

I’m putting this together because it’s a group I want to be part of myself.

Mastermind dates, cost, and how to apply

The first call is scheduled for May 4, 2027. The group is limited to ten members, and the commitment is for one year.

The price is $1,000 a month, or $10,000 if you pay for the year up front. Applying doesn’t cost anything or commit you to joining. Billing starts in 2027.

I know that’s a significant commitment. Take a look at the details, think about whether this is something you’d use, and apply if it sounds like a fit. We’ll have a conversation before anything is decided.

Read about The 200 Year Life Mastermind and apply here.

My videos, blog, and public tracking pages will still be there for you to use for free. You don’t have to join the group to follow along.

Who’s doing this with you?

Even if this group isn’t for you, I’d like you to think about that question.

Maybe it’s your spouse. Maybe it’s an old friend who walks with you. Maybe it’s a few people you check in with regularly. Who can you talk to about what you’re trying to do, and who will ask you how it’s going?

I’m serious about making it to 200. My goal is to get to 100 with a healthy body and a good mind, and give myself the chance to benefit from whatever science brings us next. I’ve got plenty left to learn along the way.

I’d like some company on that trip.

If you’ve found a group or a friend who helps you stay on track, let me know in the comments. I’d like to hear about it. And if you think someone you know would enjoy this, share it with them. That really does help the show.

See you on the next one,
Gary

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A note from Gary: I am not a doctor, and I am definitely not your doctor. I’m sharing my own longevity experiment and what I’m learning along the way. Nothing in this post or the mastermind is medical advice. Talk with your own healthcare professional before changing your supplements, exercise, or treatment, and never stop a prescription medication without their guidance. The group is for education, shared experiences, and accountability; it does not replace medical care or guarantee a longer life.