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Longevity Guidebook: How to Slow, Stop, and Reverse Aging — and NOT Die from Something Stupid
We are in the midst of a healthspan revolution that will enable us to live vitally beyond 100 years old. Advanced diagnostics are now able to catch any disease at inception, while advanced therapies in clinical trials have the potential to reverse disease while also slowing, stopping, and potentially even reversing aging.
Peter Diamandis, MD, designed Longevity Guidebook as an easy to use roadmap to help you understand the power of this healthspan revolution (driven by AI, CRISPR, gene therapy, and cellular medicine) and to inspire you to maintain your best health to intercept the transformative breakthroughs coming this decade.
In this book, you will
That greater than 70 percent of your potential longevity is based on your lifestyle, not your genetics.How to implement proven lifestyle practices that will optimize your diet, sleep, exercise, and mindset, all enabling extended healthspan.About advances in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies that will enable you to find and reverse disease at the earliest time possible.How to “NOT die from something stupid,” and about the breakthroughs that can save your life and the lives of those you love.About women’s health and how to maximize female healthspan through every stage of life.How to build and maintain a “longevity mindset” coupled with the routines that will transform your health.About the 75+ pills (meds and supplements) Peter takes every day and why he takes them.
LONGEVITY GUIDEBOOK is a practical reference guide that you can easily turn to as needed. It’s time for you to shape your longevity mindset, and prepare to intercept the next wave of healthspan-extending breakthroughs expected during the decade ahead.
Peter Diamandis, MD, designed Longevity Guidebook as an easy to use roadmap to help you understand the power of this healthspan revolution (driven by AI, CRISPR, gene therapy, and cellular medicine) and to inspire you to maintain your best health to intercept the transformative breakthroughs coming this decade.
In this book, you will
That greater than 70 percent of your potential longevity is based on your lifestyle, not your genetics.How to implement proven lifestyle practices that will optimize your diet, sleep, exercise, and mindset, all enabling extended healthspan.About advances in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies that will enable you to find and reverse disease at the earliest time possible.How to “NOT die from something stupid,” and about the breakthroughs that can save your life and the lives of those you love.About women’s health and how to maximize female healthspan through every stage of life.How to build and maintain a “longevity mindset” coupled with the routines that will transform your health.About the 75+ pills (meds and supplements) Peter takes every day and why he takes them.
LONGEVITY GUIDEBOOK is a practical reference guide that you can easily turn to as needed. It’s time for you to shape your longevity mindset, and prepare to intercept the next wave of healthspan-extending breakthroughs expected during the decade ahead.
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339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2024
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About the author
Peter H. Diamandis
28 books747 followersDr. Peter H. Diamandis is an international pioneer in the fields of innovation, incentive competitions and commercial space. In 2014 he was named one of "The World’s 50 Greatest Leaders" – by Fortune Magazine.
In the field of Innovation, Diamandis is Founder and Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, best known for its $10 million Ansari XPRIZE for private spaceflight.
Diamandis is also the Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman of Human Longevity Inc. (HLI), a genomics and cell therapy-based diagnostic and therapeutic company focused on extending the healthy human lifespan. He is also the Executive Founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that studies exponentially growing technologies, their ability to transform industries and solve humanity’s grand challenges.
In the field of commercial space, Diamandis is Co-Founder/Co-Chairman of Planetary Resources, a company designing spacecraft to enable the detection and prospecting of asteroid for precious materials. He is also the Co-Founder of Space Adventures and Zero-Gravity Corporation.
Diamandis is the New York Times Bestselling author of Abundance – The Future Is Better Than You Think and BOLD – How to go Big, Create Wealth & Impact the World.
He earned an undergraduate degree in Molecular Genetics and a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from MIT, and received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School.
Diamandis’ mission is to open the space frontier for humanity. His personal motto is: "The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself."
In 2016, the Greek Government honored him by issuing a 1.2 Euro stamp into circulation. Also in 2016, the book How To Make A Spaceship – A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race, and the Birth of Private Spaceflight, Peter’s biography and the story of the XPRIZE was written by Julian Guthrie with a Foreword by Richard Branson and an Afterword by Prof. Stephen Hawking.
In the field of Innovation, Diamandis is Founder and Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, best known for its $10 million Ansari XPRIZE for private spaceflight.
Diamandis is also the Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman of Human Longevity Inc. (HLI), a genomics and cell therapy-based diagnostic and therapeutic company focused on extending the healthy human lifespan. He is also the Executive Founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that studies exponentially growing technologies, their ability to transform industries and solve humanity’s grand challenges.
In the field of commercial space, Diamandis is Co-Founder/Co-Chairman of Planetary Resources, a company designing spacecraft to enable the detection and prospecting of asteroid for precious materials. He is also the Co-Founder of Space Adventures and Zero-Gravity Corporation.
Diamandis is the New York Times Bestselling author of Abundance – The Future Is Better Than You Think and BOLD – How to go Big, Create Wealth & Impact the World.
He earned an undergraduate degree in Molecular Genetics and a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from MIT, and received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School.
Diamandis’ mission is to open the space frontier for humanity. His personal motto is: "The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself."
In 2016, the Greek Government honored him by issuing a 1.2 Euro stamp into circulation. Also in 2016, the book How To Make A Spaceship – A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race, and the Birth of Private Spaceflight, Peter’s biography and the story of the XPRIZE was written by Julian Guthrie with a Foreword by Richard Branson and an Afterword by Prof. Stephen Hawking.
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December 28, 2024
Good read for someone looking for some information on improving their health and quality of life.
That said, it does rely on some outdated info especially on nutrition topics such as red meat, saturated fats, and cholesterol. I also believe there could have been more page real estate covering how avoiding seed oils and poisons largely present in the food supply will improve metabolic health.
Overall, follow the advice within the book and you will live a long, healthy life.
That said, it does rely on some outdated info especially on nutrition topics such as red meat, saturated fats, and cholesterol. I also believe there could have been more page real estate covering how avoiding seed oils and poisons largely present in the food supply will improve metabolic health.
Overall, follow the advice within the book and you will live a long, healthy life.
August 28, 2025
Pretty common knowledge with a lot of author’s own personal usage. I found it a little boring and almost like he was trying to sell me on his own supplements. Consistently felt there was a sales pitch to his own ventures within a book focused on helping readers live longer.
May 12, 2025
Longevity Guidebook: How to Slow, Stop, and Reverse Aging — and NOT Die from Something Stupid is a terrific, well condensed longevity book that captures critical information and synthesizes it from Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life Those You Love, Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar and several other resources. The information is presented in bite size pieces that make it easy to digest.
Passages that stood out:
* The individual who has health has one thousand dreams. The one without it has but one.
* Be the CEO of your own health.
* Healthspan emphasizes the quality of life rather than the duration.
* Dan Sullivan: A key to longevity is having a future that is bigger than your past.
* Deepak Chopra, MD: The best way to enjoy your aging process is to take care of your body and mind, to keep learning and growing, and to find joy and purpose in the present moment.
* Hippocrates: Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.
* Think of refined sugar as poison. Refined sugar shrinks your brain cells.
* When you eat vegetables, think of eating the rainbow. Eat many colors.
* Take a deep breath before eating. Think of it as Vitamin O.
* Eat food in the right order to help with digestive health. Vegetables/fiber first. Protein second. Carbs last.
* Jack LaLanne: Exercise is King. Nutrition is Queen. Put them together and you've got a kingdom.
* Exercise is the single, most important pro-longevity activity you can undertake.
* Sleep plays a critical role in learning and memory.
* Regularly getting less than 6 or 7 hours of sleep each night doubles your risk of cancer and increases the likelihood of Alzheimer's.
* Don't die from something stupid. Get advanced diagnostics of your health every year.
* Lifestyle choices account for at least 70% of your longevity.
* Carefully choose what you let into your mind in the same way that you are careful about the foods you eat.
* Optimistic people live as much as 15% longer than pessimists.
Passages that stood out:
* The individual who has health has one thousand dreams. The one without it has but one.
* Be the CEO of your own health.
* Healthspan emphasizes the quality of life rather than the duration.
* Dan Sullivan: A key to longevity is having a future that is bigger than your past.
* Deepak Chopra, MD: The best way to enjoy your aging process is to take care of your body and mind, to keep learning and growing, and to find joy and purpose in the present moment.
* Hippocrates: Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.
* Think of refined sugar as poison. Refined sugar shrinks your brain cells.
* When you eat vegetables, think of eating the rainbow. Eat many colors.
* Take a deep breath before eating. Think of it as Vitamin O.
* Eat food in the right order to help with digestive health. Vegetables/fiber first. Protein second. Carbs last.
* Jack LaLanne: Exercise is King. Nutrition is Queen. Put them together and you've got a kingdom.
* Exercise is the single, most important pro-longevity activity you can undertake.
* Sleep plays a critical role in learning and memory.
* Regularly getting less than 6 or 7 hours of sleep each night doubles your risk of cancer and increases the likelihood of Alzheimer's.
* Don't die from something stupid. Get advanced diagnostics of your health every year.
* Lifestyle choices account for at least 70% of your longevity.
* Carefully choose what you let into your mind in the same way that you are careful about the foods you eat.
* Optimistic people live as much as 15% longer than pessimists.
January 10, 2025
Peter Diamandis has truly outdone himself with this incredible guide on longevity! This book is a perfect blend of scientific research, actionable advice, and a dash of humor that makes even the most complex topics easy to understand. Whether you're a seasoned health enthusiast or someone just starting their journey towards better health, this book provides practical steps that can be implemented right away.
What I loved most is how Diamandis doesn't just present theoretical ideas; he gives real-world strategies to help slow the aging process and optimize your vitality. The focus on mindfulness, nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes is spot-on, and the author’s personal routines provide a relatable and motivating example of how to integrate these practices into everyday life.
The chapters are packed with eye-opening insights into the future of aging, including cutting-edge technologies and breakthroughs in health science. The book gives you not only the “how” but also the “why” behind each strategy, making it a compelling and informative read.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to live a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Diamandis’ work is a beacon of knowledge in the often overwhelming world of longevity, and it’s one that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
What I loved most is how Diamandis doesn't just present theoretical ideas; he gives real-world strategies to help slow the aging process and optimize your vitality. The focus on mindfulness, nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes is spot-on, and the author’s personal routines provide a relatable and motivating example of how to integrate these practices into everyday life.
The chapters are packed with eye-opening insights into the future of aging, including cutting-edge technologies and breakthroughs in health science. The book gives you not only the “how” but also the “why” behind each strategy, making it a compelling and informative read.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to live a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Diamandis’ work is a beacon of knowledge in the often overwhelming world of longevity, and it’s one that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
January 12, 2025
Over the last two years, I’ve followed Peter's Longevity principles and lived them. The result? Nothing short of life-changing. Peter's comprehensive approach to longevity isn’t just a future-focused checklist; it’s a guide to transforming your life today.
What sets this book apart is how immediately actionable the insights are. Diamandis doesn’t just talk about “adding years to your life”—he provides a roadmap to adding life to your years. After implementing many of his recommendations, I’ve experienced a profound shift—not just in physical health, but in mental resilience and personal energy.
The most surprising outcome? The way my mindset evolved. I’ve gone from seeing certain challenges as insurmountable to feeling like anything is possible—and not just possible, but easier. The increase in internal energy is like fuel for every aspect of life: family, work, personal goals—everything feels better aligned and optimized.
This book is a masterclass in exponential growth across health, well-being, and vitality. If you’re someone who wants to feel more energized today—not in some distant future—you owe it to yourself to read this.
Peter’s message isn’t about living longer—it’s about thriving now.
What sets this book apart is how immediately actionable the insights are. Diamandis doesn’t just talk about “adding years to your life”—he provides a roadmap to adding life to your years. After implementing many of his recommendations, I’ve experienced a profound shift—not just in physical health, but in mental resilience and personal energy.
The most surprising outcome? The way my mindset evolved. I’ve gone from seeing certain challenges as insurmountable to feeling like anything is possible—and not just possible, but easier. The increase in internal energy is like fuel for every aspect of life: family, work, personal goals—everything feels better aligned and optimized.
This book is a masterclass in exponential growth across health, well-being, and vitality. If you’re someone who wants to feel more energized today—not in some distant future—you owe it to yourself to read this.
Peter’s message isn’t about living longer—it’s about thriving now.
November 20, 2024
Longevity Guidebook: How to Slow, Stop, and Reverse Aging — and NOT Die from Something Stupid is the ultimate playbook for living longer and better. Packed with cutting-edge science, practical advice, and a healthy dose of humor, it breaks down the complex world of aging into simple, actionable steps.
What makes this book stand out is its no-nonsense approach. It doesn’t just talk about the latest breakthroughs in health and longevity—it tells you how to actually use them in your life. From fasting and supplements to stress management and avoiding preventable mistakes, it’s a treasure trove of tips to help you not just survive, but thrive.
The writing is clear, fun, and refreshingly real. The advice is grounded in science but easy to follow, and the occasional humor keeps it from feeling like a textbook. It’s not about promising miracles but showing you how to stack the odds in your favor for a longer, healthier life.
Whether you’re new to the topic or a seasoned biohacker, this guide has something for everyone. It’s practical, inspiring, and the kind of book you’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
What makes this book stand out is its no-nonsense approach. It doesn’t just talk about the latest breakthroughs in health and longevity—it tells you how to actually use them in your life. From fasting and supplements to stress management and avoiding preventable mistakes, it’s a treasure trove of tips to help you not just survive, but thrive.
The writing is clear, fun, and refreshingly real. The advice is grounded in science but easy to follow, and the occasional humor keeps it from feeling like a textbook. It’s not about promising miracles but showing you how to stack the odds in your favor for a longer, healthier life.
Whether you’re new to the topic or a seasoned biohacker, this guide has something for everyone. It’s practical, inspiring, and the kind of book you’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
January 7, 2025
Here's my view on what the Longevity Guidebook offers:
1. Access: This is a book that gives a rare view behind the scenes on what celebrities are doing to take care of their health (and looks). There's a level of transparency here that I appreciate.
2. Relevance: It's written in a way that's super functional. There are insights on mindset, supplements and lifestyle adjustments that everyone can easily apply and benefit from.
3. Vision: I like the case studies on what's coming out of world-leading labs that shows what we can look forward to in the future.
4. The Bonus Chapter: It's timely, important and admirable that there is a chapter dedicated to women's health which raises awareness about the unique impact of female hormones and gives tailored advice to maximise female wellbeing.
Overall: This is an easy and super informative read that enhanced my quality of life. Highly recommend it!
1. Access: This is a book that gives a rare view behind the scenes on what celebrities are doing to take care of their health (and looks). There's a level of transparency here that I appreciate.
2. Relevance: It's written in a way that's super functional. There are insights on mindset, supplements and lifestyle adjustments that everyone can easily apply and benefit from.
3. Vision: I like the case studies on what's coming out of world-leading labs that shows what we can look forward to in the future.
4. The Bonus Chapter: It's timely, important and admirable that there is a chapter dedicated to women's health which raises awareness about the unique impact of female hormones and gives tailored advice to maximise female wellbeing.
Overall: This is an easy and super informative read that enhanced my quality of life. Highly recommend it!
January 22, 2025
This book is an insightful guide on the various options available to help keep our bodies healthy for as long as possible. From practical, everyday habits to more advanced methods, the author outlines numerous strategies to support our well-being.
While some of the possibilities discussed are beyond the reach of my pocketbook, the book offers several suggestions that I can easily incorporate into my daily routine. These accessible tips are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their health without significant expense.
A particularly encouraging aspect of the book is its validation of some practices I already follow. It was reassuring to see these habits mentioned, reaffirming their importance and effectiveness in maintaining health.
The book is a treasure trove of information, and I anticipate referring to it often. Its blend of practical advice and innovative ideas makes it a must-read for anyone committed to longevity and well-being.
While some of the possibilities discussed are beyond the reach of my pocketbook, the book offers several suggestions that I can easily incorporate into my daily routine. These accessible tips are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their health without significant expense.
A particularly encouraging aspect of the book is its validation of some practices I already follow. It was reassuring to see these habits mentioned, reaffirming their importance and effectiveness in maintaining health.
The book is a treasure trove of information, and I anticipate referring to it often. Its blend of practical advice and innovative ideas makes it a must-read for anyone committed to longevity and well-being.
December 2, 2024
I would recommend this book to any one looking for a practical guide on how to live a truly healthy life. In Longevity Guidebook, Peter Diamandis shares all of his personal tips and tricks and backs it all up with the latest science on the subject of longevity.
The goal is to get to the point where all the new science being worked to cure aging, finally becomes available and affordable to us all. It was amazing to learn about how much progress is being made and how all of these technologies are now converging to finally make solving all these health issues a reality.
It's a great, quick read that's well written and full of valuable information. Highly recommended!
The goal is to get to the point where all the new science being worked to cure aging, finally becomes available and affordable to us all. It was amazing to learn about how much progress is being made and how all of these technologies are now converging to finally make solving all these health issues a reality.
It's a great, quick read that's well written and full of valuable information. Highly recommended!
January 10, 2025
Peter Diamandis provides a detailed roadmap to anyone interested in joining a “virtual blue zone”. Longevity Guidebook” tells you how to eat, exercise and sleep your way to a longer and healthier life. All great undertakings begin with enthusiasm and Peter is the Mount Everest of longevity mindsets. Peter guides you gracefully through the explosion in diagnostic testing and the coming exponential impact of AI on life extension. If you want to be the first to achieve longevity escape velocity, there is no person in the world better equipped to help you make your probabilities your destiny.
November 19, 2024
I read an early copy of this fantastic book. Immediately, I took action and made additional health changes. I added a simple tool to my sleeping routine and I am getting more sleep. I also adjusted my diet and my strength has increased based upon what Peter recommends. This book is full of practical steps that give visible results, all backed by science and data. Thank you Peter for sharing your passion and proven plan with us. It's time to get even healthier.
January 6, 2025
An easy-to-follow and captivating read packed with actionable insights for leading a healthier, more energetic life. Peter skillfully bridges foundational concepts with advanced science, diving into the core drivers of aging and providing practical strategies to counteract them. Strongly recommend!
November 20, 2024
A quick, engaging read (or listen) with clear and actionable takeaways for living a healthier, more vibrant life. Peter seamlessly transitions from the basics to cutting-edge science, addressing the root causes of aging and offering practical steps to slow it down. Highly recommended!
December 18, 2024
Loads of information. Especially found helpful the sections focusing on supplements--what they do, how much to take, and so on. Happy to see a chapter dedicated to women and their journey to a long and healthy life. Will definitely keep this book handy.
February 15, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. It covered the foundational health bases and provided a motivational look at the future of longevity science. The future is exciting and I hope to not “die from something stupid” :)
January 16, 2025
Great book for those looking to extend their healthy lifespan!
April 19, 2025
Nice read!
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