The role of mindset, purpose, and relationships in longevity | Barbara Waxman | TEDxBoston

I have a confession to make. When I pick up a newspaper, the first thing I do is flip straight to the obituaries. That's right, the obits.It's not because I'm morbid, and it's not because I've been a gerontologist since the field was in its infancy. It's because obituaries are the true highlight reels of our lives. In just a few paragraphs, you see what truly mattered.The passions, the quirks, the loves lost and gained, the impact, the risks taken or not. They're a masterclass in what it takes to live, not ...