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Outlive by Peter Attia
BooksEpisode 398 minJune 23, 2026

Outlive

Outlive by Peter Attia

Living longer is not the goal; living well for longer is. Attia argues the emotional health chapter is the one that matters most, and the one he almost left out.

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About this episode

When we think about the future, we often think about success, achievement, and goals. But how often do we think about whether we'll actually be healthy enough to enjoy them? In this episode, let's delve into the book "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia, which tells us why true wellbeing involves both physical and emotional health!

Key takeaways

  1. 1

    Train today for the person you want to be at eighty: strength, stability, and stamina.

  2. 2

    Emotional health is a pillar of longevity, not an afterthought.

  3. 3

    Prevention starts decades before the problem.

Try this tonight

Write three things you want to be able to physically do at eighty. What would you need to start now?

Journal prompt

“Am I building a life I will be well enough to enjoy?”

Write about it