Prudence pays off. It gives compounding, long-term capital growth, dividends and luck a chance to grow your wealth. Likewise, avoid the Big Loss with your health and you can live a good, full life.
OK, Gang. I held off on this, so I could see what y'all had to say. Guess you could figure my perspective would be different, so here goes...
I'm not interested in longevity. That's right; I care not a straw for longevity. It's productivity I want: output, accomplishment, and satisfaction, and the more of that within an allotted time-frame, the better. Just "living" long is not something I prize. I see many people living 20 years or more beyond actuarial "life expectancy", but all they do is exist. Not for me. At 72, my productivity dwindles, and it frustrates the living (whatever) out of me. Best always. PM
We can't help the dwindling, Paul, and I'm a few years older than you, but you can still be productive, just temper your expectations around what's achievable. But you are correct imo about existing - that's never seemed like fun to me
"Temper your expectations" Thanks for my guffaw for the day. Once type "A", always type "A", I guess. Thanks for the excellent counsel; I'll do my best to implement it. Best always. PM
I once heard that Bill does 100 pull-ups per day in segments with pull bars in several places in his home?
As an orthopedic surgeon I see the results of obesity involving joints & major operations. The pundits say that body weight squats, pushups & pull-ups in that order are most important exercises for longevity. Life preserving activity to help you avoid falls & strengthens your body to absorb the trauma of is fall. Regular use of these exercises will add zest to all phases of your life.
Yeap, use it or lose it, plus, as Bill says, moderation in all things, including moderation, as my wise doctor once told me; that way I didn't feel like I was depriving myself of life's guilty pleasures
One can see who is helping the most for the trapped people in Asheville NC. It's the surrounding Americans in SC, GA, VA and other states as far away as Lousiana coming to the aid of other Americans. FEMA is lost as a goose in a hsil storm. Our $ is going to Ukraine and Israel not the Southeast US to help in the recovery of Americans and in dome cases illegal immigrants that got caught in the path of Helene. They may be illegal, but their human beings that need basic food and water to survive. Our government is a failure when these disasters happen. But Biden doing a photo opportunity flying over the deviststion really helps. Give me a break.
A German painter and sculpture, famous at his time (1847 - 1935) confided in his diary a sentence which goes like this:
" I can´t feed in as much as I need to throw up"
Hard to translate, each translation forum I checked fails to transport the utter disgust of the author. This was his reaction on the day Hitler was elected to Chancelor, 1933.
Augusta National, home of the Masters Tournament, and itself a victim, has pledged $5 million to the relief effort. What this is going to show, and I hope it's a revelation, is that we don't need Big Government; in fact, it's harmful. Best always. PM
Same thing happened in New Zealand, slightly smaller scale and without the Ukraine/Israel side-bar, when we had a massive storm a year or so ago. The people that "govern" us are f.....g useless. They actually prevented volunteers from getting in to help - health and safety and all that
"Just tell your gardener to plant a ‘kitchen garden’..."
And this in an article titled "Tend YOUR Garden."
Sheesh. No air of elitism there at all. And I say this as a person who has made a good living BEING that Gardener and/or providing those services to people like Bill.
PS - Posting again about The Oldest Profession in the World. It's not what you think, ladies. It's being a Gardener, see Genesis 2:15. God made man and the very FIRST thing He did with him was put him in the garden "to keep it and tend it." This was before He swiped the rib and made Eve...
Every cell in your body is supposed to have hundreds if not thousands of mitochondria generating energy. Most ultraprocessed food damages these mitochondria. Fine - don't eat ultraprocessed food. But it sneaks in. Chickens for instance eat grains that are GMO and high in omega6 fats. It's even worse if they are grown in CAFO systems. Most people have glyphosate in their blood. That damages your mitochondria.
I thought I was free of ultraprocessed food - living 9000 feet up in the Andes, eating locally grown food. But I liked my $2 lunch at an imaginative local restaurant. She cooked something different each day. The only thing that was the same was that she used chicken each day. I could hardly walk for half an hour with the pain in my calf muscles. I cut out the restaurant meals, and I walked for an hour and three quarters twice in the past month with my dog, and three quarters of an hour for the second dog walk in the afternoon. I am seven years past my life expectancy.
If voters were informed that their federal benefits would be cut back until the deficit is paid. There would be a change in voter attention. These cuts should start with senatorial and representative office expenses.
Bill, thanks for the health beneficial things to do. I also have been asking myself if FEMA will come thru big time for the hurricane disaster in its path. Our politicians will support needs around the world, but are real cheap skates at home, like New Orleans and many others. Lets see if Biden and Harris kick ass, or go to sleep on this disaster , their stage.
regarding comments about gardening. Gardening provides exercise, sunshine, fresh air and food, a four bagger. Instead of having the gardener do it, do it yourself!
A quote from Michael Pollan also applies. "Eat food, mostl plants, not to much"
Finally regarding exercise. Work on strength, aerobics, and flexibility. Exercise is like a 3 legged stool. Miss one leg and the stool is much less effective. The same with exercise.
Come on guys. Have a little empathy for the two most important classes in the US, illegals and government bureaucrats. Whenever this administration's bureaucrats are called to task about their bad decisions or actions, it's not their fault. but bad law, those prejudice founders of our Republic, the Republicans, the weather, Martians, or worst of all "Trump". How could anyone think that Socialist or Communist bureaucrats would ever "implement" anything against their own citizens but favor illegal foreign entries! Well, in my opinion and for what it's worth, things may not be the best if Trump wins but if Harris wins, the average American citizen will get a preview of what hell may look like. I sure pray that I'm wrong. If so, you youngsters can say "there's no fool like an old fool".l
Sorry, but this old man's mind just doesn't function as well as you young studs. Now, when my mind makes a decision and sends it out for the applicable body part to execute it, that part sends a return msg, "Are You Crazy". Some day you youngsters may experience the same.
Why has Millei allowed Argentina’s gold to be taken? He claimed to be a follower of Hoppe and Rothbard but, instead he adheres to the supremacist/genocidal policies of U.S./U.K./Israeli Neo-Cons.
See Hoppe’s critique of Millei in today’s Lew Rockwell column. Then get your group to report accurately on the real Millei.
Milei is dealing with a very difficult situation, and has limited tools. I doubt that he wanted to spend his gold, but there are bills that need to be paid and limited means to do so. In the meanwhile, we should never make "perfect" the enemy of "good". I like the way Milei is heading, and I wish him the best.
Type 2 diabetes is mostly related to genetics and not diet. Of course it is better to eat correctly. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the insulin receptors not working properly. Filipinos have the highest incidence in the world because of genetics. It does not help that they love rice.
This is total nonsense. It is so for an obvious reason; the incidence of Type 2 diabetes has absolutely spiraled in recent years. Forty or fifty years ago it was an occasional affliction; now that people are fat, it has become virtually universal. "Genetics" do not change over the course of a generation or two. Its the junk food and sedentary lifestyles that are responsible.
You have a total lack of understanding of genetics and science. Yes, there is more diabetes today because of diet and also better we are better at diagnosing diabetes. However the disposition to diabetes is genetic. The worst prognosis for type 2 diabetes is in thin people as they cannot help the diabetes by losing weight. You need to stick what you have know
Hiya Doc. Y'alls track record over the last 4-6 years makes most people doubt your "expertise".
And rightly so. You're probably a great doctor and very experienced and knowledgeable. So did you stick up for the Facts and Reality when the Convid farce was in full swing, or did you arrogantly cower behind the whole "Trust the Experts" thing? If you did, how do you now explain the huge increases in Sudden Adult deaths WORLDWIDE over the last few years. Is that "genetic" too?
Well said SE, and I say this as someone who had absolute faith in the medical fraternity, back in the day. But my GP's office started ringing me once a week to get the jab during the covid thing, which started to make me wonder, and then the excess adult death thing et al started to filter through. Now I'd need to be missing a leg before I'd see one. Talk about destroying trust.
Not that I am an expert at anything, but arm chair observation. Has Not the population of the world, let alone North America grown? Meaning that there is more people to be a statistic. Let alone the communication!
The population has grown and gotten bigger and more diverse. Anyone of asian descent is more likely to get diabetes. his includes native Americans and many hispanics. Also, even recently diabetes has been missed for 17 years on average. Imagine how much was missed previously.
Holy samoley! Are you really expecting us to look past the DOCUMENTED huge increases in Cancers, Heart Issues, debilitating disease and EXCESS DEATHS since the "vaxx" was rolled out and forced into people? Are you two really going to try and chalk up the VERIFIED increases in people DEAD BEFORE THEIR TIME to an increase in population??
Doc, you say you're not a leftarde, but you sure are coming across as one. You show all the hallmarks - diversion, cognitive dissonance, an unhealthy adherence to the "narrative", dissembly, etc...
You have verified nothing scientific. Colon cancer is way up because of diet. Many cancers are down. Many deaths were from the shutdown and COVID. Heart disease from the vax has been documented. You have a problem with reality ,facts and science. Mind yout business.
Wow Michael..... Against the whole scientific/medical world!!!
Most, I mean most likely it's type 1, you're referring to.
Even my anecdotal experience shows me six individuals who all were diagnosed with type 2 and five of them managed to quit medication within 6 to 12.weeks. Just due to a consequential chamge of diet.
Number six is simply too lazy....
Maybe revisiting the published knowledge on the matter may clarify.
Thanks for your opinion. Ok for me. We agree to disagree. And we even could stay civilized. Reactions like yours come from people without a clue, but strong in opinion Rgds.
But what about the current "Science"? Anyone with half a brain would look at the results of the "vaccines" as a whole and across the board - and run from that needle.
I'm guesing you can't wait to vote for Kumswalla...
After ten years of martial arts, then not visiting a jiu jitsu class for 15 years, I toyed with the idea (for a year out of fear of breaking my neck), and then decided to enroll in a beginner class after visiting a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (on vacation in Dubai UAE) that was very friendly and welcoming. I had exercised three months before I started, was embarrassed to be old and barely able. I struggled to keep up, yet I slept, swam and ate and walked each day before 8pm daily classes. I survived, the young people, were kind and let me fail to keep up without comment. I may continue when I get home. I told them I was 62, to minimize attention, and any reluctance to accept me. Was 72 in July, many of my body hurt, and have somewhat limited range of motion. I surprised myself. Cheers to those of us who desire to be stronger for longer. Thanks for reminding us Bill.
I saw heart failure first hand in the medical field among medical people who got the vaccine and the deaths among those with serious pre-existing diseases who got COVID. I recommended that only the very frail and those with serious diseases get the so called vaccine. Novavax is a real vaccine.
OK, Gang. I held off on this, so I could see what y'all had to say. Guess you could figure my perspective would be different, so here goes...
I'm not interested in longevity. That's right; I care not a straw for longevity. It's productivity I want: output, accomplishment, and satisfaction, and the more of that within an allotted time-frame, the better. Just "living" long is not something I prize. I see many people living 20 years or more beyond actuarial "life expectancy", but all they do is exist. Not for me. At 72, my productivity dwindles, and it frustrates the living (whatever) out of me. Best always. PM
We can't help the dwindling, Paul, and I'm a few years older than you, but you can still be productive, just temper your expectations around what's achievable. But you are correct imo about existing - that's never seemed like fun to me
"Temper your expectations" Thanks for my guffaw for the day. Once type "A", always type "A", I guess. Thanks for the excellent counsel; I'll do my best to implement it. Best always. PM
Passed the cheetos and i'm buying next round.
Indeed! Best always. PM
I once heard that Bill does 100 pull-ups per day in segments with pull bars in several places in his home?
As an orthopedic surgeon I see the results of obesity involving joints & major operations. The pundits say that body weight squats, pushups & pull-ups in that order are most important exercises for longevity. Life preserving activity to help you avoid falls & strengthens your body to absorb the trauma of is fall. Regular use of these exercises will add zest to all phases of your life.
Heard Mr. Putin also does lots of pull-ups.
Yeap, use it or lose it, plus, as Bill says, moderation in all things, including moderation, as my wise doctor once told me; that way I didn't feel like I was depriving myself of life's guilty pleasures
That was like when he was in his 20’s !
My kind of man in some ways…
One can see who is helping the most for the trapped people in Asheville NC. It's the surrounding Americans in SC, GA, VA and other states as far away as Lousiana coming to the aid of other Americans. FEMA is lost as a goose in a hsil storm. Our $ is going to Ukraine and Israel not the Southeast US to help in the recovery of Americans and in dome cases illegal immigrants that got caught in the path of Helene. They may be illegal, but their human beings that need basic food and water to survive. Our government is a failure when these disasters happen. But Biden doing a photo opportunity flying over the deviststion really helps. Give me a break.
Hi Mr. Schwartz -
It's worse than that:
https://x.com/America1stLegal/status/1841631183014088869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1841631183014088869%7Ctwgr%5E104f4fbe3784aa5e49657552e03ad7f610c4f40a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2024%2F10%2Fbiden-kamala-regime-burns-1-billion-fema-funds%2F
And this straight from the traitorous mouth of Mayorkas himself, so leftardes please take your BS claims of "fake news" and stuff it.
You don't dislike these people enough...
A German painter and sculpture, famous at his time (1847 - 1935) confided in his diary a sentence which goes like this:
" I can´t feed in as much as I need to throw up"
Hard to translate, each translation forum I checked fails to transport the utter disgust of the author. This was his reaction on the day Hitler was elected to Chancelor, 1933.
Augusta National, home of the Masters Tournament, and itself a victim, has pledged $5 million to the relief effort. What this is going to show, and I hope it's a revelation, is that we don't need Big Government; in fact, it's harmful. Best always. PM
Same thing happened in New Zealand, slightly smaller scale and without the Ukraine/Israel side-bar, when we had a massive storm a year or so ago. The people that "govern" us are f.....g useless. They actually prevented volunteers from getting in to help - health and safety and all that
I read that alot of the equipment needed to restore power has been sent to restore war damage in the Ukraine. I don't doubt it at all.
Love Bill's sense of humour. The gardener will certainly not be obese!
"Just tell your gardener to plant a ‘kitchen garden’..."
And this in an article titled "Tend YOUR Garden."
Sheesh. No air of elitism there at all. And I say this as a person who has made a good living BEING that Gardener and/or providing those services to people like Bill.
PS - Posting again about The Oldest Profession in the World. It's not what you think, ladies. It's being a Gardener, see Genesis 2:15. God made man and the very FIRST thing He did with him was put him in the garden "to keep it and tend it." This was before He swiped the rib and made Eve...
I think it is either Bill being told by his wife to do grow the vegetables or the other way around or he is telling himself.
That's true and i'm sure i'm guessing I know where the manure is coming from..... Grandpa, why is the kale brown?
Every cell in your body is supposed to have hundreds if not thousands of mitochondria generating energy. Most ultraprocessed food damages these mitochondria. Fine - don't eat ultraprocessed food. But it sneaks in. Chickens for instance eat grains that are GMO and high in omega6 fats. It's even worse if they are grown in CAFO systems. Most people have glyphosate in their blood. That damages your mitochondria.
I thought I was free of ultraprocessed food - living 9000 feet up in the Andes, eating locally grown food. But I liked my $2 lunch at an imaginative local restaurant. She cooked something different each day. The only thing that was the same was that she used chicken each day. I could hardly walk for half an hour with the pain in my calf muscles. I cut out the restaurant meals, and I walked for an hour and three quarters twice in the past month with my dog, and three quarters of an hour for the second dog walk in the afternoon. I am seven years past my life expectancy.
If voters were informed that their federal benefits would be cut back until the deficit is paid. There would be a change in voter attention. These cuts should start with senatorial and representative office expenses.
Good luck getting Congress to pass THAT bill!
Bill, thanks for the health beneficial things to do. I also have been asking myself if FEMA will come thru big time for the hurricane disaster in its path. Our politicians will support needs around the world, but are real cheap skates at home, like New Orleans and many others. Lets see if Biden and Harris kick ass, or go to sleep on this disaster , their stage.
Besides being cheapskates, they pissed away over ONE BILLION DOLLARS resettling illegal invaders over the last 12 months.
https://x.com/America1stLegal/status/1841631183014088869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1841631183014088869%7Ctwgr%5E104f4fbe3784aa5e49657552e03ad7f610c4f40a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2024%2F10%2Fbiden-kamala-regime-burns-1-billion-fema-funds%2F
Your tax dollars at "work", folks. Working for anyone BUT you...
regarding comments about gardening. Gardening provides exercise, sunshine, fresh air and food, a four bagger. Instead of having the gardener do it, do it yourself!
A quote from Michael Pollan also applies. "Eat food, mostl plants, not to much"
Finally regarding exercise. Work on strength, aerobics, and flexibility. Exercise is like a 3 legged stool. Miss one leg and the stool is much less effective. The same with exercise.
Glenn Kratzer, M. D. retired
Come on guys. Have a little empathy for the two most important classes in the US, illegals and government bureaucrats. Whenever this administration's bureaucrats are called to task about their bad decisions or actions, it's not their fault. but bad law, those prejudice founders of our Republic, the Republicans, the weather, Martians, or worst of all "Trump". How could anyone think that Socialist or Communist bureaucrats would ever "implement" anything against their own citizens but favor illegal foreign entries! Well, in my opinion and for what it's worth, things may not be the best if Trump wins but if Harris wins, the average American citizen will get a preview of what hell may look like. I sure pray that I'm wrong. If so, you youngsters can say "there's no fool like an old fool".l
Hi Kenneth -
you left White, straight, Christian men off your most excellent list...
Sorry, but this old man's mind just doesn't function as well as you young studs. Now, when my mind makes a decision and sends it out for the applicable body part to execute it, that part sends a return msg, "Are You Crazy". Some day you youngsters may experience the same.
What are you talking about, man?
$750 is going to the flood victims immediately!
By 'gardener' does Bill Bonner mean my wife?
Why has Millei allowed Argentina’s gold to be taken? He claimed to be a follower of Hoppe and Rothbard but, instead he adheres to the supremacist/genocidal policies of U.S./U.K./Israeli Neo-Cons.
See Hoppe’s critique of Millei in today’s Lew Rockwell column. Then get your group to report accurately on the real Millei.
Milei is dealing with a very difficult situation, and has limited tools. I doubt that he wanted to spend his gold, but there are bills that need to be paid and limited means to do so. In the meanwhile, we should never make "perfect" the enemy of "good". I like the way Milei is heading, and I wish him the best.
Has made me highly sceptical towards this "Messias"
I just saw he signed on to some climate crap! I guess she has to have some flaws.
Type 2 diabetes is mostly related to genetics and not diet. Of course it is better to eat correctly. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the insulin receptors not working properly. Filipinos have the highest incidence in the world because of genetics. It does not help that they love rice.
This is total nonsense. It is so for an obvious reason; the incidence of Type 2 diabetes has absolutely spiraled in recent years. Forty or fifty years ago it was an occasional affliction; now that people are fat, it has become virtually universal. "Genetics" do not change over the course of a generation or two. Its the junk food and sedentary lifestyles that are responsible.
Butbutbut - Trust The Experts.
Derp.
Don't forget Seed Oils....
You have a total lack of understanding of genetics and science. Yes, there is more diabetes today because of diet and also better we are better at diagnosing diabetes. However the disposition to diabetes is genetic. The worst prognosis for type 2 diabetes is in thin people as they cannot help the diabetes by losing weight. You need to stick what you have know
and leave the medical science to the experts.
Hiya Doc. Y'alls track record over the last 4-6 years makes most people doubt your "expertise".
And rightly so. You're probably a great doctor and very experienced and knowledgeable. So did you stick up for the Facts and Reality when the Convid farce was in full swing, or did you arrogantly cower behind the whole "Trust the Experts" thing? If you did, how do you now explain the huge increases in Sudden Adult deaths WORLDWIDE over the last few years. Is that "genetic" too?
Well said SE, and I say this as someone who had absolute faith in the medical fraternity, back in the day. But my GP's office started ringing me once a week to get the jab during the covid thing, which started to make me wonder, and then the excess adult death thing et al started to filter through. Now I'd need to be missing a leg before I'd see one. Talk about destroying trust.
Not that I am an expert at anything, but arm chair observation. Has Not the population of the world, let alone North America grown? Meaning that there is more people to be a statistic. Let alone the communication!
The population has grown and gotten bigger and more diverse. Anyone of asian descent is more likely to get diabetes. his includes native Americans and many hispanics. Also, even recently diabetes has been missed for 17 years on average. Imagine how much was missed previously.
Holy samoley! Are you really expecting us to look past the DOCUMENTED huge increases in Cancers, Heart Issues, debilitating disease and EXCESS DEATHS since the "vaxx" was rolled out and forced into people? Are you two really going to try and chalk up the VERIFIED increases in people DEAD BEFORE THEIR TIME to an increase in population??
Doc, you say you're not a leftarde, but you sure are coming across as one. You show all the hallmarks - diversion, cognitive dissonance, an unhealthy adherence to the "narrative", dissembly, etc...
Mister star. Anyone who doesn't see the Vax for what it is by now Is asleep... They will never wake up
You have verified nothing scientific. Colon cancer is way up because of diet. Many cancers are down. Many deaths were from the shutdown and COVID. Heart disease from the vax has been documented. You have a problem with reality ,facts and science. Mind yout business.
Wow Michael..... Against the whole scientific/medical world!!!
Most, I mean most likely it's type 1, you're referring to.
Even my anecdotal experience shows me six individuals who all were diagnosed with type 2 and five of them managed to quit medication within 6 to 12.weeks. Just due to a consequential chamge of diet.
Number six is simply too lazy....
Maybe revisiting the published knowledge on the matter may clarify.
Rgds
You are wrong. Type 1 is a lack of insulin. Michael C Braunstein MS MD FACA ACA. Your comment shows a total lack of science.
Thanks for your opinion. Ok for me. We agree to disagree. And we even could stay civilized. Reactions like yours come from people without a clue, but strong in opinion Rgds.
take a look in the mirror. You do not even know the difference between type 1 and type 2.
Not taking sides, but just like the Convid psyop, Experiential data can and should trump "science."
As an esteemed MD, etc., etc., did you and do you still promote the "vaccine"?
I promote vaccines but if you are referring to COVID I prefer the Novavax vaccine and got it about a week ago.
But what about the current "Science"? Anyone with half a brain would look at the results of the "vaccines" as a whole and across the board - and run from that needle.
I'm guesing you can't wait to vote for Kumswalla...
I would not vote for her if she were the only one running. Why are you with so little knowledge such a schmuck.
https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/genetics-diabetes
yep . I hope the others above get it.
After ten years of martial arts, then not visiting a jiu jitsu class for 15 years, I toyed with the idea (for a year out of fear of breaking my neck), and then decided to enroll in a beginner class after visiting a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (on vacation in Dubai UAE) that was very friendly and welcoming. I had exercised three months before I started, was embarrassed to be old and barely able. I struggled to keep up, yet I slept, swam and ate and walked each day before 8pm daily classes. I survived, the young people, were kind and let me fail to keep up without comment. I may continue when I get home. I told them I was 62, to minimize attention, and any reluctance to accept me. Was 72 in July, many of my body hurt, and have somewhat limited range of motion. I surprised myself. Cheers to those of us who desire to be stronger for longer. Thanks for reminding us Bill.
I saw heart failure first hand in the medical field among medical people who got the vaccine and the deaths among those with serious pre-existing diseases who got COVID. I recommended that only the very frail and those with serious diseases get the so called vaccine. Novavax is a real vaccine.