Shigeaki
Hinohara was a Japanese Doctor who passed away this year, aged 104. He was born
in 1911 and was the oldest Japanese educator and clinician. He has also written
150 books including “Living Long, Living Good” which is a bestseller. We have
prepared a list of 14 advice that this doctor recommended in order to live a
healthy, long and happy life.
1. TAKE THE STAIRS AND ALWAYS CARRY YOUR OWN STUFF
This
represents firm proponent of doctor Hinohara, he still takes two steps at a
time climbing the stairs.
2. DO NOT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS OR
SAYS
Explore,
read and educated yourself. You do not have to believe in everything your
doctor says.
3. SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW
Dr.
Hinohara gives 150 lectures on an annual basis in schools, business communities
etc. He often shares lessons on war and peace. Do not forget that most of the
lessons (90 min) are done standing up.
4.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RETIRE
If
you love the work you do, you do not have to retire.
5.PLAN AHEAD
If
you want to enjoy your life better, you have to have busy schedule fill with
different appointments, lectures, work, etc. Dr. Hinohara is planning to attend
the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
6. DON’T BE OVERWEIGHT
Dr.
Hinohara consumes a tbsp of olive oil, orange juice and coffee for breakfast.
Cookies and milk for lunch and rice, fish and veggies for dinner. He consumes
100g of lean meat two times a week.
7. ENERGY DOES NOT COME FROM SLEEPING A LOT OR EATING
WELL
It
comes from feeling good. You will be more happy and energetic if you eliminate
strict time-regulated rules, be like children – have a lots of fun until you
feel sleepy or hungry.
8. IT IS WONDERFUL TO LIVE LONG
He
continues serving society, he volunteers, works 18h per day, 7 days a week and
he also enjoy energy single moment of his life.
9. FIND A ROLE MODEL
The
doctor usually asks himself what his father would do when he faces with some
issue.
10. DO NOT WORRY TOO MUCH, LIFE IS UNPREDICTABLE AND
FULL OF INCIDENTS
The
doctor was hijacked by the communist Red Army when he has 59 years old. He
spent 4 days under 40 degree heat and handcuffed to his seat. He is also amazed
how his body slowed down to adapt to deprivation.
11. SCIENCE ALONE CAN NOT HELP OR CURE PEOPLE
The
doctor believes that every illness can be cured with liberal and visual arts.
He also believes in the uniqueness of every single individual.
12. DO NOT BE CRAZY FOR MONEY
The
doctor is more than aware that he can not take anything when he goes!
13. PAIN IS MYSTERIOUS
You
have to do something fun if you want to forget about pain. The doctor found
that music and animals can really help you to get rid of and mange your pain.
14. BE INSPIRED
You
must find inspiration in the World in order to motivate yourself. For ex: he
finds motivation in the poem “Abt Vogler” by Robert Browning.
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