About 6 weeks ago I was in Florida and chatting on Skype with my buddy Larry. Larry asked me… “Hey, are you going to come to David’s Longevity Conference in Costa Mesa next month”? Considering I was about 3000 miles away I didn’t really see it happening.
However, I was drunk and in a pretty shitty mood that night. So I said… “Yes, I’ll be there”. And at that exact moment I decided to stop drinking alcohol so I could arrive 28 days later clean and serene. Sometimes I make instant and impulsive decisions. Well, most of the time would be a bit more accurate.
I enjoy living in the now and making my own rules as I go along this game called life. And at that moment, I was done with alcohol. I wanted something more. Something better. I also missed my friends and surfing immensely. The decision to head back west wasn’t a hard one to make.
My intention heading back to California was simply to take a break, power up and help Randy get some grounding with the whole internet business so he could support himself on the road. Then we’d be back on the highway exploring new stuff.
But after my first surf session with the guys, I realized that I love San Diego way too much to leave for long extended periods of time. All that time on the road sure made me appreciate my home. I guess the saying… “Absence makes a heart grow fonder” really is true.
Life in San Diego is just grand. Nothing compares. My peer group and friends here are the best anyone could ever dream for. The sun is almost always shining. There is almost always waves that are begging to be ridden and don’t even get me started about the massive abundance of cuties. I’m confused why any single man would live in Wisconsin or North Dakota after one glimpse of what California beaches have to offer. It’s pure heaven.
So are you done with your road trip Jason? That’s the question I keep getting asked.
The answer is NO. I’m a not done. I’ll be back out on the road again soon enough. However, I really felt like I needed to establish a home base. While on the road I was losing thousands of dollars each month by not having a stable internet connection and having access to many of the tools I need on my desktop computers.
My RV was insanely cluttered too. I packed way too much stuff. Now that I’ve emptied it out I have much more of a desire to get back in it. Also, my dog Webber seemed to miss home a lot. Hanging out in the RV for too long sort of bummed him out. Of course he loved pissing on new items all across the country, but I could tell he missed home too.
I also have a few clients that I need to help support and it’s sort of tough to do that on the road when you have a iPhone and shitty AT&T service. So it just seemed like a good move to get a apartment here in San Diego and figure things out as each day passes.
So, a full month had gone by and I didn’t touch a drop of booze. When I attended David Wolfe’s Longevity Conference I experienced the highest highs ever. I had been doing a dietary cleanse
Doing that sober streak was really worth it. I maximized that experience big time. After the conference was over and I had a full 30 days sober, I celebrated with a burrito, a Tecate and margarita. I didn’t feel one bit ashamed either. Of course it took away the vibrant glow and aura I had built up, but I see no point in feeling bad about myself.
Since then I really haven’t had a huge craving for beer or liquor. The memories of feeling so buzzed at the Longevity event reminds me that there is a better way to get high than drinking alcohol all the time. That doesn’t mean I won’t enjoy a cold squeezer on the beach from time to time, but getting sloshed has really lost it’s appeal to me. I’m sure it will become instantly appealing the next time I’m out on the dance floor with a hottie at 2 am though 🙂
My real reason for doing the sober streak and attending the Longevity Conference is because I’m about to turn 35 in two weeks. Truth is, I’m a bit scared of getting old. I know 35 isn’t old, but I’m freaked out about not having the physical endurance and stamina that I had in my twenties. It is my goal to be in the best shape of my entire life during my 35th year.
Surfing, a healthy diet, playing with my dog, Valslide exercises and some good loving is going to be the key to a amazing year.
Also, I watched a documentary a few months back about the brain and the effects that alcohol has on it. It scared the shit out of me. My biggest asset in my life is definitely my brain. My wits and quick thinking have provided me a life I never even dreamed was possible. I definitely don’t want to push the limits and kill every brain cell in my cranium. I still have some work to do on this planet and it’s going to take some clear vision to accomplish these things.
Anyhow, life is great. My dog is awesome. Friends are doing well. Business is good, even though I don’t even really have a business anymore, and I have a big crush that takes up 50% of my thoughts. Nothing like being giddy over a sweet lady.
I plan on putting up a few of my products onto Clickbank very soon now that I have a stable spot locked down. Affiliates have been asking me to do this forever, but I’m a silly slacker who’s not entirely motivated by money.
I’ll probably need a new virtual assistant to handle customer service though since Ryan has left to work with his church. The lack of having a assistant around has really curbed my desire to create more work or customers. It honestly stresses me out to deal with that kind of stuff, but I’m going to do my best because I know so many people want and ask for this info.
I’m also involved in a few niche products with friends that need some time and attention. I’m excited to create some more products away from the “how to make money world”. I think these new products will bring a lot of the fun back into marketing for me.
So, that’s just a quick recap of where I’m at, and what I’m doing. So many people had been asking so I thought I should clear the air.
Air cleared.
I’ll be back on the road someday soon. I still have a mission to fulfill. And I want to see Fenway Park. And Yellowstone, and Glacier National Park, and the Naked Cowboy at Times Square. I want to see it all. Including seeing you.
Til we meet, stay safe and smile.
Jason
YAY you Jason!!
Way to stay authentic, and be flexible to make the changes as they are needed.
t
Hey J’Mo – good post. I love San Diego but it is hard for Canadians to get in so I did the next best thing:
I moved my family to Los Cabos a couple of weeks ago indefinitely – much like San Diego in a lot of ways. So..I am having a Tecate and a Margarita too.
And I owe it all to busting my ass, and learning from guys like you.
Thanks man,
Russ
Rock on to all of that!
From the thoughts on alcohol to the dog, to San Diego and knowing you can go travel in the RV whenever you want… yet have the best home base in the world to ground you.
I get all that. Very clearly.
Your honest posting style is awesome.
Hey Jason,
Excellent post. I feel ya, I just returned home from a long trip and Man – It feels good to be home. I started missing the simplest things – like water pressure while showering, my bed, etc.
I wish I could talk about how sweet Ohio is with the beaches and mountains 9or lack there of) but really the friends and family here have made it nice to come home.
I’m coming out to California next week to look at places to move to – so hopefully soon, I too can appreciate the finer things that California has to offer.
Until then – I’m gonna go shuck some corn and milk the cows.
Sean
Awesome Post bro, Miss some of the road adventures. But, It seems you have gotten your head on straight. I have placed a product of mine on Clickbank as well. Trying to get some gravity =)
I was curious if there are any techniques to get more affiliates to promote your product on Clickbank when starting out with a low JV base. Spotlight any good?
oh yeah don’t forget the Smoothie research =) I am 36 and need to get back in shape!
I feel you bro.
I’m pushin forty here myself and I too
share in a similar mentality.
Stay Strong – Best Wishes
Omar
Jason,im in Ct.Big time Yankeee fan,Married to a die hard red sox fan,,hell she can wip out more stats than the rem dog,,.email,,,and we will hook up,,as you have to come up 95 i would expect!!!!!!!! Your Friend,Jack
Jason,
Awesome perspective – thanks for the post. Your writing is always fun to read, and your authenticity makes me open your emails each time. I’ve been on the road, in a way, for over a year, and I am VERY excited for my man and I to have our own house back next month. Home base is important, because then you feel grounded enough to want to go explore again.
I also think what you’ve shared about finding highs from being super clear, and ALSO still indulging in moderation, is important and relevant for a lot of people.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Awesome post 🙂
I love your authenticity, so refreshing!
Way to go Jason!!
I’m reviewing my whole lifestyle at the minute.
I had a scary “chest pain” episode yesterday that had me in the emergency department and being wired up to all sorts of monitors.
I’m only 45 and this scared the crap out of me…
Luckily it wasn’t anything to do with my heart, just a weird nerve condition that effected my whole left side and my chest.
When I finally got home I made a decision to address my life and make improvements accordingly.
Being an ex boxer and also having trained many people of various age groups to get and stay fit; I kinda feel I’ve let myself go a little and feel like a hypocrite.
The booze does play a part and I’ll be cutting back on that “Bigstyleee”…
Like you I love playing with my dogs.
Ben the black lab is getting a bit old these days, but kaizer our crazy terrier just loves to play anytime of day… Only dog I’ve owned who actually throws his ball at me for me to play with him… You gotta see this sh1t, it’s crazy!!
Anyway, take care, live life, have fun and great to hear you have those “someone” specials in your life
Peace
Phil
Hey Jason, just curious about this statement: “Even though I don’t really have a business anymore.”
Did you shut down your business for the road trip? I got the impression your intention was to run your biz FROM the road (tech headaches notwithstanding obviously).
Anyway, just surprised to read that statement is all.
Ken
Hey Ken,
I haven’t really done anything in months. I took down most of my products and have just been having fun. The only real business model I have going right now is private coaching and selling a few things as an affiliate. Hardly a real business if you ask me.
Hi Bro.
I quit alcohol and smoking almost ten years ago and I feel much better at 39 I feel like 19 years old. I am party animal back in the days but I love the way I feel now. Live your life to the fullest and play hard, take care Bro. love from Vegas! God bless…
Your Friend
Albert
Wow, what a great read that was. There is something so enticing when the written word is used with honesty, integrity and a heartfelt, on-the-sleeve missive. That is what true copywriting is all about.
No matter how many courses someone signs up for or how many thousands of times he or she reads and rewrites the classic ads of all time, if the intention isn’t for the betterment of the reader it is just a waste of everyone’s time.
I for one am glad you are back in So Cal, there really is a feeling in the air that anything is possible, maybe it is the Pacific Ocean that is just so alive and brings the ocean’s essence to us to fill our lives with potential and you exemplify that for all to see.
Sail on J’MO,
Captain Bert
Jason Thanks for sharing. I am glad that you decided that drinking so much isn’t that good for you. Sheila
Hey Jason!
Wow, very cool blog post! Congrats to you for laying off the alcohol! I’ve finally got my own copy of David Wolfe’s Super Foods this week and am digging in to learning more about healthy eating and living. When I turned 40 a year and a half ago I was on a mission to get my act together…cue Valerie Waters and her Valslide!! And yes, they work the body quite effectively!
35 isn’t old and neither is 41 1/2. Age is just a state of mind, but you are right, we have to keep the good old body well tuned to stay up with our youthful minds!!
I really enjoyed following the Texas part of your journey via Twitter. What a blast to travel on such an extended road trip!! Can’t wait to see where you go next….I’m kinda traveling vicariously through you. So thanks!!
Best of luck to you!
Mary Bess :0)
(from Val’s RCR club)
Hey Jason, so great to hear about your new & improved lifestyle…lol…Sounds like there’s a whole bunch of good stuff around you and even more coming to you. You’re right about your cranium – it seems you’ve got some good biz stuff there…;=) keep it safe. See y’a…
Maybe I should walk around with a helmet all day?
hahaha…it might be worth it in your case
Actually your crisis sounds quite normal. You are now aging properly. 🙂
Hey J,
I hear you bro. San Diego’s a is sweet place to live and that beach scene is awesome. Had a great time hanging that day.
Great post.
Cheers (with a smoothy).
Jason
PS – life starts at 35 bro!
Yeah bro, really good hanging with ya. Glad I could take you to the beach and give you a front row view of the goods.
Hey Jason,
It is a ridiculously REAL experience of life that you’ve had from the convention. I am glad you’re a happy healthy guy now Jason.
Hope you stay cool.
Ronak
Tell me is David Wolfe as hot as he looks on the videos?
I’m travelling around Europe and 80% raw food, which is my dream life.
The men at beaches here – yummi.
Alcohol is the one thing I can’t imagine stopping, and I know I should, at least for a while.
I exercise and drink healthy superfood and green smoothies every day, alcohol always knocks me off my perch but my entire social life is based around it. Here is Belfast being a sociable person pretty much demands you drink.
So congrats on your abstinence and for getting back to what you love. 🙂
On 7th April I said “Alcohol is the one thing I can’t imagine stopping”
Well I haven’t touched a drop in 6 weeks, pretty unbelievable and I’m feeling great.
Nice job Gary.
Jason… that’s very sad news.
The fact that you couldn’t keep the money coming in to support your travels and lifestyle without personally being involved on a daily basis with running your business really sucks.
Eben Pagan talked about the concept of an entrepreneur being held hostage by his or her business.
You’re not free. You’ve got a job… actually worst than a job. A jail cell. I totally understand where you’re coming from about being afraid to put out more products and make more stuff because of all the customer support that will just stress you out even more.
At some level, I don’t really care what becomes of you or your business, we’ve never even met. But you really seem like someone who is SO incredibly close to being truly “free” in every sense of the word. It’s hard not to feel bad for you. I hope you can get your business re-started and put the systems in place to allow you to really step back and enjoy life and not be trapped in a prison of your own creation.
Hey dude, I think maybe you misunderstood me or I wasn’t communicating effectively.
I’ve actually been bringing in more money than ever! Just had my best month ever. So there is no problem with bringing in the dough. That’s the easy part.
A few times I lost quite a few grand though by not having a solid internet connection. That sort of pissed me off. But I surely don’t have a job, am nowhere near jailed, and wouldn’t trade my life or business for any marketer that I’ve ever met.
All is A-Okay bro.
“However, I really felt like I needed to establish a home base. While on the road I was losing thousands of dollars each month by not having a stable internet connection and having access to many of the tools I need on my desktop computers.”
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I think I blew that section of your blog post out of proportion.
You should read a book by Tim Ferriss called the “4 Hour Work Week”, you are probably better able than most to actually pull it off. But it sounds like you’re still really deeply involved in the day-to-day running of your business. It just seemed you couldn’t run the business and be on the road and so you had to come back to keep the business afloat.
Anyway, good luck with stuff. I hope you’re able to hit the road again and not have to worry about running your business (because others are running it or it has systems in place to run itself).
I took Tim’s “Four Hour Work Week” book a step further. I let everyone else read it and tell me all about it. 🙂
The more I think about it, the more I’m almost convinced that the city of San Diego pays you to talk so good about it LOL
Hi Jason,
There’s a simple way to know which is the right path and to know whether you should go on the road or stay put for a while.
Do what FEELS RIGHT.
Too many people do what they think they’re supposed to.
They hold down a crummy job or stay somewhere they don’t like because that’s what their parents did or because they’re too scared to make a jump. Some people even battle with Internet Marketing when really they’d be happier as a gardener.
But that’s the worst thing you can do. If it makes you feel bad you shouldn’t be doing it. It’s as simple as that.
There’s a part of you (your subconscious, or The Universe, or God or a Higher Power or whatever name fits your beliefs) that knows your true path and it talks to you through your feelings.
It’s like a compass.
If, deep down, it feels good you’re going the right way.
If, deep down, it makes you sad try a different path until the needle points to happy.
It sounds like you’ve figure that out, maybe without realising it, and that is why you’re successful.
Mate, if it feels right to stay then stay. If it feels right to have a few beers then have a few beers. But never feel you need to justify anything.
Whatever you do enjoy it. That’s the best lesson you could give any of your followers, because that way you’ll always be a success.
Hope that wasn’t too weird for ya.
Cheers
Steve
I hear ya bro. I seldom feel like I have to justify anything to myself. I usually do whatever I want to do. However, I get so many questions and emails from people asking the same things over and over again that it’s easier to just update and explain to people via a blog post sometimes.
Hey JMo,
Glad to hear your story. With me turning 40 tomorrow, I know EXACTLY what you’re saying, my man. One of my goals over the next several weeks is to get into a lot of the same healthy living type stuff that you’ve been into for quite a while.
Keep doing what you do, man.
Take care,
Andy
Hey Mo,appreciate the update on all the ramblings in yer life.
Like I said before taking care of your health with superfoods,
nutritious whole foods,surfing,and a loving woman will be your key to the continued helping of others in marketing and otherwise man.
I’ll continue having a couple Corona every couple days,and the occasional blotto night.But that’s just me.I take good care of myself at 47 years young.That and being more of an offline music biz lad.Even though I’m an offline marketing guy,you,Frank and
your community have created great value for musicians I
deal with offline.
“Incredible Gold!”
Thank you and have the greatest life Mo!
Mark Grove–
Hey you,
First off, I’m glad to hear things are still going so well for you. That rocks 🙂 I saw your blog post promoting something (I think Ultimate Relationship Mastery) and your eyes were so super-bright! They looked great!
And I totally feel you on having a home base. It’s pretty important I think.
And your crush! Same girl still?
Also, I’m also totally curious – when you were having your one meal a day, what were you eating? Just anything, or was it vegan, or raw, or…?
And lastly – I think I may be making a return to California in mid-May (Costa Mesa or Newport Beach-ish). I know, OC, BUT there are tons of awesome, super-healthy people around the Costa Mesa area, and I’m craving more community. 🙂
If I do, we’ll need to hang out more often than when we both were in San Diego!
Talk to ya later 🙂
Love,
Rach
Rockin’ sweet J! … and I believe the correct term for your crush is… “twitterpated” 🙂 here is the 30 second clip from Bambi… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXBbgzQmpJw
Jason,
Thanks so much for sharing this honest blog post. You reached me, man.
It is so important to get back to what we’re really in this for or it becomes a grind. A little getting older life evaluation can be a powerful thing.
Keep up the amazing changes! I love it.
Stephanie
Uncle Mo-Fo
Here is a perspective from the UK.
I came to California. I ate, I drank and I absorbed the culture.
I think the thing that drew me to the place was the people and the coolness of the people – they were just so kind and well err nice. To be really honest – myself – I found some folks in California to be a little false (hear me out…) Like how are yoooooooooooou? But you know what I thought it was cooler to have folks that were just nice and interested in you and what you were up to and to take a genuine interest.
Cooler to have peope that are – cooler, kind, interesting and interested in you, open and enjoy life.
I’m fortunate enough to live in a nice part of the UK but round the corner people are negative, like to see you fail, don’t do so well for themself so don’t want to see you do ok…. for people to have a good time in the UK booze is very high on the agenda – it’s sad.
I like the brewski but I like countries, people cultures that don’t need to rely on it
And California has sweet sun even if it’s not hot all year.
But the hotties are not seasonal – and that’s a very fortunate situation 🙂
I knew the first time that I did route 1 and experienced Califonia that it was the place I wanted to be.
2 years and counting.
Uncle Mo-fo…
I love your work. I think you are a dude. I admire your honesty. I find you insperational.
Peace out – hope to share a wheat grass (tripple JD) with you at some point.
Peace and Love
Dan McAndrew
Great post mate. Very inspirational. It’s always good to read something by people who have their shit together, and you definately have your shit together.
About being 35 though, I hit 41 this year and still act and feel like a 12 year old. It’s all about attitude and perspective, so you’re ahead of the game there too.
Cheers,
Nez
Hey bro, I still feel about 12 years old mentally but I want to be in tip top shape physically. And I mean, tip top, best shape possible.
Nice post Jason!
I can totally relate to the “getting older” thing. It’s funny how this “fear” of getting older makes us feel like we’ll never be able to do all the things we used to.
But I think you’re right. It’s just a matter of taking better care of ourselves.
Plus I think it’s an even sweeter deal when you get older because if you take care of yourself, you’re still able to do all those things but just with an added “flair” because you have more money 🙂
Anyway, glad you had a great trip and if your adventures ever bring you up to the Toronto area give me a shout.
All the best.
Stu
Awesome post, Jay.
I like the “best shape of your life goal.”
I’m 35 and there. Let me know if you need any help getting there.
Jay
Go for it Jason..
I’ll be 45 years young this year… and as a guy who’s spent most of my time goin’ to rock n roll concerts (my first gig was Queen at Glasgow Apollo when I was just 14, last one I attended was March 17th 2010 Stiff Little Fingers at Glasgow Barrowlands!)…
I now intend to hit the road to internet marketing full time sober (well most of the time).
Keep rockin’,
I hope you soon will be marketing whatever you used throughout your cleanse. Parts of your blog post is a sales letter in itself. Randy is/was? your tech guy right?
Hey Deb,
Ryan was the tech guy. Randy is the camera guy aka The Road Bandit. http://www.roadbandit.com
Yeah well when you get to my age (57) you’ll be glad you made that decision.
Never take health for granted because something can always come and whack you about the head when least expected. I got a virus in late 2005 – like a mild cold and two weeks later my heart went nuts.
That’s all fixed now but it took years, lots of hospital trips, and there are still after effects.
I go to the gym for a workout and 45 minutes of spin class 4 times a week and do a lot of walking when I can. Currently deadlift 160kg (or 352lbs) and climbing. You can get stronger as you age. I eat all the good stuff I grow myself.
Don’t panic, the best thing about getting older is the age range of hotties grows too (although the ones under 25 think you look like their old man now).
Stay Awesome
Rick
Jason, I just wanted to say that you rock.
Living in California is *the* dream.
The only thing I’m confused about is,
If you didn’t like it on the road so much…
Why are you going back?
You should stick around.
Marc
I had a blast on the road. It was a great time. I didn’t realize I was giving the impression that it sucked. Of course it’s nothing like the beach, but I still had a ton of fun and plan on having more fun.
Hi Jason,
you really very old, 35 years, that is the right time to take the world in storm. I am the generation, which says: ‘don’t believe someone over 30 years’, but in this age I made my fortune (offine).
Stay with your words, without alcohol you can better play guitar :), take care for your dog and work.
Jason, it sounds like you “grew up.” Part of being childish, is thinking we can have it all. I think part of your problem, is deciding what kind of business you want. Do you want a “big” small business, or a real “small” business? IIRC, the book Small Business Giants talks about such choices.
I don’t yet have the funds to set up my website, but I made my choice with my first business (in the early 80’s). I want to be among the best, but not the biggest. Eventually, if I have my way, I’ll have a “fancy” one man office. In a Wizards tower, where I’ll pretend to be a crusty old wizard (of about 70 or 80). By then, I hope to have successors to run my one person (and virtual assistants) offices. I probably won’t break the 7 figure mark on any but the last, but that will be by intent. If it starts toi get too big, I’ll cut back, not grow bigger.
I’m 60, and if I wanted to run an 8 figure business, I’d have gone to work for one 40 years ago. Not be starting my fourth business in 30 years.
Hey Walter,
I definitely don’t want a big business. In fact, when I attended Eben Pagan’s “Altitude” event, my biggest take away was that building a large business and huge team was the last thing I wanted to do.
I was really glad to get clarity on that too. It’s not that I don’t have ambitions, but my priorities in life are not always focused on my business and working a lot.
I’d rather enjoy life, be with those I love and give back to others when I’ve powered up and have something of value to give.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your words. I appreciate it.
Various people in all countries get the mortgage loans from different creditors, because it is comfortable.
Jason,
Speaking of hotties, you really need to come to Bondi in Sydney … amazing 🙂
When ever you make it down here you must look me up so I can show you around.
Wanted to say how much I enjoyed The Truth Serum. I too am a surfer and meditator and always look to your blog for some inspiration when I have days that do my head in.
I have really embraced the concept of giving back by donating some of my revenue each month to my favourite organisation. If you are lucky enough to live the online lifestyle you gotta give some back … right?
If you get a chance, check out my latest project which is a JV with a super high quality woman in the Tantra field … pretty cool stuff. Let me know if you want a free subscription when we launch in the next few weeks!
Rock n Roll …. Nick
Hey Jason,
They told me I was going to die!
You are right, 35 ain’t old, but the body is starting to slow down. There are things we do to our body in this “modern” world that really effects our systems, and I’m not just talking booze or drugs, of both types.
The Docs are trained in instant fixes at schools that are owned or underwritten by drug componies. All most of them know how to do is perscribe a drug for the symptom you tell them about and that drug comes from the drug company they were trained by.
“A Good and Healthy Life” doesn’t only follow the rules the docs have been tought. I’ve been told three times that I was going to die. “Sorry, there isn’t anything more we can do.” Now that is a real wake-up call!!!
I’ve looked at life and health differently then most people. I’ve had to. I’ve learned a lot about the body and “health” and see things from a different point of view. Most things are made or promoted only for profit with very little expression of base truth.
All things have a reaction and an effect. You need to try and see the whole, not just some little part or a couple of almost related parts. The base of truth lies in the “all” of everything. I know, that sounds like a lot of double talk but the expantion of thought allows you to see more of how things work, and work together or against each other.
If you truley want to cheat death longer and not only stay healthier and have more energy but be able to recapture that “natural high” you talked about, without drugs, I can share with you a little of the advise and knowledge I have discovered.
I have a messed up brain so I see things a little bit “differently” then most people do, but that comes with a trade off of not being able to do everything that most people can do. For every disadvantage there is an advantage if we decide to find it. I will help you find new ways to do more then you might imagian as well as tweek some of the things you are doing now.
I know, Iknow, I know. There are probably a thousand other people who want to sell you their “miracle” product. Probalem is, they don’t know how it realy works and their main interest is in selling you something. I might also sell or recomend something to you and I might not. It all depends on what YOU want.
Bottem line. If you aproch this with an open mind you should be pleasantly suprised. It’s all up to you.
Contact me.
Robert
nitmar@msn.com
Hey Jason,
You know, your very honesty and real life stories is just one reason why I’m on your list. I can tell you, I was really shocked to find out how difficult it is to get even some kind of internet connection while being on the road (besides staying in ****/***** hotels in a big city) in the USA. My last bigger trip was in 2005 but as I said I was shocked.
Since my wife and I have left civilization (so to speak) and moved to an island we have not been sick at all. Not a single day. 🙂
(We enjoy champagne from time to time though.)
Anyway, Jason, you (and your readers) might enjoy this video about longevity from Talks/TEDX Dan Buettner: “How to live to be 100+”
http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100.html
Enjoy.
Cheers.
Jason:
Don’t sweat the age stuff. You are on the right track. Just keep doing what you are doing.
Ten years ago I got into yoga and meditation, and I began to keep a journal. Suddenly I noticed that my alcohol consumption decreased dramatically. The yoga and meditation keep my centered and the journaling helps me manage any remaining inner friction.
For me it’s about aging gracefully so I can have more quality years in my life. I’m 47 and I feel like I am 25.
I love your comment on why any single man would want to live in Wisconsin or North Dakota when the beaches of San Diego are pure heaven. I have live in Iowa and Minnesota my entire life and California is where I have wanted to live ever since I was a junior in college. Well, I have recently made the “committed decision” and this summer I am moving to Southern California. And I can’t wait to experience those incredible beaches!
Hey Jason,
Great blog post! You have great heart felt insight to many things. Don’t sweat turning 35. Siddhartha was seeking the mysteries of being alive. For over six years, he fasted, meditated, and reflected. The Buddha became enlightened at 35. His spirit still live on! Maybe even surfing the waves in San Diego:p
cheers,
Doug
Hey Jason,
Great post. I’m glad you didn’t quit drinking entirely, cuz I wanna crack open a homebrew with you someday. 🙂
I’m glad that the Longevity conference has an impact. I did on me too, so thanks for shooting out your affiliate link for it. I watched it over the net, but was looking for you in the audience (didn’t see ya).
That conference had a bigger impact on my daily life than I realized it would, and of course for the better. So thanks man. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (If you ever want to talk “longevity,” then let’s)
You’re a bro of the same vibe. Rock on muthafucka. \,,/
Hey Jason,
They told me I was going to die!
You are right, 35 ain’t old, but the body is starting to slow down. There are things we do to our body in this “modern” world that really effects our systems, and I’m not just talking booze or drugs, of both types.
The Docs are trained in instant fixes at schools that are owned or underwritten by drug componies. All most of them know how to do is perscribe a drug for the symptom you tell them about and that drug comes from the drug company they were trained by.
“A Good and Healthy Life” doesn’t only follow the rules the docs have been tought. I’ve been told three times that I was going to die. “Sorry, there isn’t anything more we can do.” Now that is a real wake-up call!!!
I’ve looked at life and health differently then most people. I’ve had to. I’ve learned a lot about the body and “health” and see things from a different point of view. Most things are made or promoted only for profit with very little expression of base truth.
All things have a reaction and an effect. You need to try and see the whole, not just some little part or a couple of almost related parts. The base of truth lies in the “all” of everything. I know, that sounds like a lot of double talk but the expantion of thought allows you to see more of how things work, and work together or against each other.
If you truley want to cheat death longer and not only stay healthier and have more energy but be able to recapture that “natural high” you talked about, without drugs, I can share with you a little of the advise and knowledge I have discovered.
I have a messed up brain so I see things a little bit “differently” then most people do, but that comes with a trade off of not being able to do everything that most people can do. For every disadvantage there is an advantage if we decide to find it. I will help you find new ways to do more then you might imagian as well as tweek some of the things you are doing now.
I know, Iknow, I know. There are probably a thousand other people who want to sell you their “miracle” product. Probalem is, they don’t know how it realy works and their main interest is in selling you something. I might also sell or recomend something to you and I might not. It all depends on what YOU want.
Bottem line. If you aproch this with an open mind you should be pleasantly suprised. It’s all up to you.
Contact me.
Robert
nitmar@msn.com
Yo. Keep chillin with the healthy lifestyle and your body and mind will feel better. I am 6 months into my 35th year so I am an older expert.
I moved from Illinois to Atl in 96 to St Pete, FL in 2002 to follow dreams. Living close to Pinellas County Beaches has been my goal since a family vacation in 1986. I totally get the beach homebase thing.
I dont go as hard core super raw food diet as you do (yet), but my wife and kids are close to your level. My daughter was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia in 2006 and during our research of how to offset the side effects of the drugs, we discovered a healthier lifestyle path.
I have done the master cleanse a few times and am psyching myself up for another one.
Keep up the great work, I really appreciate your videos and postings.
thx
dug
Hey Jason,
Great post. I’m glad you didn’t quit drinking entirely, cuz I wanna crack open a homebrew with you someday. 🙂
I’m glad that the Longevity conference has an impact. I did on me too, so thanks for shooting out your affiliate link for it. I watched it over the net, but was looking for you in the audience (didn’t see ya).
That conference had a bigger impact on my daily life than I realized it would, and of course for the better. So thanks man. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (If you ever want to talk “longevity,” then let’s)
You’re a bro of the same vibe. Rock on muthafucka. \,,/