Their deeper message: Life is about direction, not speed. - Sahil Bloom

My life improved dramatically when I learned to pause before reacting. Space creates perspective. Perspective creates better decisions. And better decisions compound into a better life.

The consequences of the modern struggle — of perpetual busyness, digital alerts, and scattered attention — are dire. In Time Smart, Ashley Whillans, a researcher and professor at Harvard Business School, notes the steep costs of time poverty on the individual: "The data I and others have amassed show a correlation between time poverty and misery. People who are time poor are less happy, less productive, and more stressed out. They exercise less, eat fattier food, and have a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease.

I feel strong, healthy, and vital for my age. I move my body regularly through a structured routine and have an active lifestyle. I eat primarily whole, unprocessed foods. I sleep seven or more hours per night on a regular basis and feel rested and recovered. I have a clear plan in place to allow me to physically thrive into my later years.