Good morning. It’s Friday, October 14th. Ok - a big day at Thrive25. Max turns 42 today! Specifically, at 6:48pm ET (he made sure we knew the exact time). We love that guy! You wouldn't be reading this newsletter without him - send him some love! 

Don't forget to tell your friends about Thrive25 - the rewards from our partners are awesome - check out our referral program at the bottom of this email! 

...and counting. The number of views, across TED.com and YouTube, of Dr. Robert Waldinger's TED Talk on the findings from Harvard's longest running study on happiness. Highlighted in Issue #40 - find 12 minutes, it's worth a watch. 

Weekly Insights

Bonus: Our lives are constantly changing. Society sets a standard of what we should do as we advance in age, in our careers, in our relationships. If we become too focused on material goods and superficial achievement, we risk losing the friends and pursuits that give our lives meaning.* 

Stay true to yourself - there is no right or wrong path. Value those relationships that align with your values, ditch those that erode into unhealthy "keeping up" treadmills. 

*Summarized from "Together" by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. 

Thrive25 Partner Spotlight

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Inspiration

He was the #1 high school prospect in the entire country. He starred as a safety at Florida State and in 2010 was drafted into the NFL. 

Three years later he was released without ever making it off the practice squad or appearing in an actual NFL game. 

Dejected - Myron Rolle struggled with "what's next" in his life.  

Today he's a neurosurgeon at Harvard Medical School and Mass General Hospital. 

Even as an All-American (and Rhodes Scholar), Rolle struggled with doubts and uncertainty - feeling like an outcast. 

He believes everyone has something "brilliant in them" and that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. 

Like all of us, he's still figuring out to how to best be fully present in all aspects of life - as a father, husband, neurosurgeon, mentor. But his family and friends help him laugh and "pour life into him" for the energy he needs everyday. 

Check out the full interview in the NYTimes. 

Friday Flex

A little stretch for our lower back after those deadlifts on Wednesday, plus a little plank to go into the weekend. (No...not going for the world record of 8+ hours today). 

For easy access, save this image to your phone or computer in a folder called Thrive25.

Workout and video courtesy of Connor J. Obrochta. Check out all of Connor's workouts at Playbook!

Coming soon...Thrive25 v2.0

We heard you. It’s time to make Thrive25 even better.

Starting next week, you'll see an updated version of your daily newsletter for Health & Longevity:

• Easier to follow format with clear action items

• Same science, but fewer words

• Focus on the Health & Longevity Elements you care about most

• Basically, we're keeping the stuff you love, making the stuff you like better, and cutting the stuff you don't need

Have a great weekend and we’ll see you Monday with something new!

Thrive25 Referral Program

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Why Thrive25

We’re 40-something dads that felt our bodies and minds start to slow down and we’re not ready for that. We found too much information on every subject. So we started Thrive25 to transform what we’ve learned into something useful for the rest of us to spend just 3-5 min a day to optimize our health & longevity. 

This newsletter is for you and we truly value your feedback. Never hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

To health! 

The information in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate or applicable based on your individual circumstances. Thrive25 Labs LLC does not provide medical, professional, or licensed advice. Please connect with your healthcare professional for medical advice specific to your health needs.