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AGING IS A CHOICE Part 21 – Sleep and Healthy Aging

By Robert Manni

For decades I lived a whirlwind life entertaining clients as a Madison Avenue ad man. After spending late nights on the town, I’d wake up exhausted and rush to the office fueled by coffee. The frenetic pace and action felt exciting, however, after years of burning the candle at both ends charging through work and home life without … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 20 – The Power of Routines (#3)

By Robert Manni

In our previous two articles, we explored aspects of the morning routine that prepare us mentally and spiritually to begin each day fresh and full of energy. The third leg of the stool comprise the physical movements of our routine. This is the meat in the sandwich, or the cream in the center of an … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 19 – The Power of Routines (#2)

By Robert Manni

Have you noticed your relationship with mornings changes over time? As I’ve gotten older, my connection to mornings has shifted dramatically. I was a night owl most of my adult life, enjoying late hours for business and often chasing down the dawn in New York City. However, over the years, an evolution, maybe … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 18 – The Power of Routines (#1)

By Robert Manni

No matter how old you are, the power of routines is often overlooked. Maybe it’s because engaging in the same behaviors, practices, and protocols every day could feel boring after a while. Yet there is no better way to gain results than through consistency. When it comes to aging, this means creating personal routines and behaviors that … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 17 – Spirituality and Aging

By Robert Manni

You might be asking, “What does spirituality have to do with aging, and why does it matter?” After all, we live, and then we die. No one is spared. Spirituality is not going to prevent our growing older or slow it down. Or is it? 

Today, let’s see how spirituality can become an important aspect of how we … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE PART 16 – Practices for Better Aging

By Robert Manni

Every day is another day older. It’s just a fact of life. As time continues on, undefeated, it will eventually take us all. However, aging is a choice. There are things we can do to remain robust and vital throughout our aging journey. With a little bit of work, we can embrace certain practices and continue to … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 14 – Meditation and Aging

By Robert Manni

Throughout my series on aging, I have touched on the numerous benefits of meditation and the myriad ways it helps us in our aging journey. I’ve mentioned how the areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory, self-awareness, and attention are protected through a consistent meditation practice. We’ve identified benefits like increased creativity, … read more

The Guys’ Guy’s Guide to South Korea (Part 1)

Did you know there are over ten million people living in Seoul, Korea? Now imagine a city larger than New York functioning like a well-oiled machine— with no litter, garbage cans overflowing, and no potholes anywhere. The differences are dramatic between my home in NYC and my new favorite global capital. Let me share some of what I gleaned about a fascinating culture and people living halfway across the globe. In the course of a just over two … read more

The Process of Elimination Diet

Want to lose weight, increase your energy, and end your cravings for crappy foods? Introducing: The Process of Elimination Diet.

If you’re like me, you love food, you love to eat, and you eat well. While we do our best to either lose or maintain our weight, we face temptations about our food choices every day. It all comes down to choices. When it’s time to eat, you pick this or that, and the … read more