How Would Winston Churchill Fare on a Will I Live to 100 Quiz?
Category: Health and Wellness Issues
December 19, 2020 — A very popular retirement-age calculator now is Livingto100. Developed by Dr. Thomas Perls, it asks a raft of fairly predictable questions and then provides an estimate of how long you will live, along with tailored advice. The questions makes a lot of sense – if you are healthy and avoid most of the bad things (drinking, smoking, stress, obesity), and do the good things (exercise, have friends, brain activities, floss, wear sunscreen, etc.), and your parents lived to ripe old ages – you have a good shot at living to 100. Which leads us to the connection to Winston Churchill, who, despite legendary bad habits, lived to 90 years old. How did he do it, and what can we learn from his experience?
Comments on "How Would Winston Churchill Fare on a Will I Live to 100 Quiz?"
Jay Michael says:
Great article! Churchill was a fascinating character and your perspectives on his longevity with his drinking and smoking is interesting and insightful. The idea of purpose as a key ingredient to longevity may be underrated as I think about your article. I want to read comments from people who have reached a ripe old age on this topic. I am looking for some ideas.
Admin says:
There is so much rich material on Churchill, including his own books. i loved his WWII series starting with "The Gathering Storm". In the first season of The Crown on Netflix he is lovingly portrayed as he gently guides the young Queen Elizabeth. Many movies, including the recent and excellent "Darkest Hour". For books, The Splendid and the Vile covers the early, hard years of WWII. Churchill: Walking with Destiny is a whopper, 1152 pages, but if you are a history or biography buff you will enjoy every page.
We can't all have a purpose like saving the world, but we can make it a better place in our little corner of it, and maybe live a long life to boot!
Admin says:
I agree that having a purpose is critical to a long life. But my question is, what is enough purpose? Are enjoying a regular golf or tennis game, tending to the grandkids, practicing a hobby, staying in shape enough? Or are these fairly frivolous activities and not enough to keep one enthused and youthful. Any thoughts appreciated.
David says:
Jim - 'What is enough purpose?' I believe it's totally up to the individual. I've been lucky because I still love tennis, and through tennis I've made many friends and get an incredible amount of exercise. There's my "youthfulness." In addition, I've become nationally ranked and travel all over the country for tournaments which makes me feel successful, even more so than when I was working in corporate America. When I'm not working out or traveling for tournaments, I'm researching stock investments, consumer issues (like this blog) and consumer products, helping others with what I've learned, and reading great novels on my Kindle - something I didn't have time for when I was working. I feel very "purposeful." If I had any more purpose, I'm not sure I'd have enough time!
RichPB says:
Jim, I agree with David that the answer is very individual and also depends on how old is"old" to you. Many who are physically able may feel more years in old. Some with serious physical, illness or mental issues may not want to add years to their old. Some don't care and feel the need to continue living despite any suffering. What drives you? That will help determine your purpose.
BillyBogey says:
Good Morning. Yes; I live in the Colonies & still pay Homage to The Queen. Winston Churchill was a Great PM in his time. In his Time is the key phrase. Believe most to-day have Purpose & Passion in their Life.
So the answering "Live to be 100" Quiz is a No Brainer!! It's "Getting Thru The Pearly Gates!!" that counts. Know that is going to Take Purpose & Passion for me to get there!!
Cheers!!
b
& Happy Holiday's To All!!
Dr. Dean-Ross Schessler says:
I have always thought of Winston Churchill as the Thomas Jefferson of the British Empire.