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"Outlive. The Science and Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia

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In the current landscape of medicine and wellness, few topics arouse as much interest as longevity. The quest for a longer and healthier life has been a constant in human history, but never before have we had so many scientific tools at our disposal to understand and potentially influence our aging process. Peter Attia's book " Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity " presents itself as a comprehensive and well-founded guide to navigating this fascinating field. Throughout its pages, Attia immerses us in a journey that combines the latest scientific advances with deep reflections on the meaning of a well-lived life. It's not simply about accumulating years, but about maintaining our vitality and functional capacity until the end of our days. The author invites us to rethink our conceptions about aging and offers us concrete strategies to improve our " healthy longevity ". This article aims to explore the main teachings of Attia's work, distilling its ...

"The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less" by Richard Koch

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The 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a powerful tool for understanding and improving efficiency in almost every aspect of life. Developed by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto in the 19th century, this principle suggests that, in many cases, 80% of results come from 20% of causes or efforts. Richard Koch, in his book "The 80/20 Principle," delves deeply into this concept and how it can be applied to transform our way of thinking, working, and living. This article examines Koch's main teachings and how we can implement them in our daily lives. 1. The Natural Imbalance of the World One of the fundamental points Koch highlights is that the world is not evenly balanced. Contrary to what we might think, most things in life are not distributed equally. This imbalance is the basis of the 80/20 Principle. For example, in many companies, 80% of profits come from 20% of customers. In our personal lives, it's likely that we spend 80% of our time with 20% o...