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This perspective aligns with insights from various longevity experts, who believe that maintaining good health can lead to a longer, more fulfilling life.

A similar mindset can parallel to financial planning, where the focus should not only be on your duration of retirement, but also on the quality of your life during retirement. Here, author Tim Maurer critiques the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement for its often-extreme frugality, advocating for a balanced approach that values meaningful work and enjoyable experiences too.

Key takeaways: Your wealth – whether financial or in terms of time and health – gains its true value when applied with purpose. Strive to live life fully, protect your achievements, grow your impact, and contribute to causes that are important to you.