Episode Title: Living a Long and Happy Life
Guest: Marcus Pearce – Longevity Strategist, Exceptional Life Blueprint
Curious what it really takes to live to 100 and enjoy it every year? Meet Marcus Pearce.
In This Episode:
Host Seton Walsh-Rose sits down with Marcus Pearce, author of Your Exceptional Life and host of the world’s longest-running longevity podcast, 100 Not Out — to uncover what truly drives a long, fulfilling life. Spoiler: it’s not green smoothies and gym routines, it’s purpose, movement, and connection.
We dive into:
- The mindset shift that can add 7.5 years to your life
- Why “busy” is a symptom of disorganization, not success
- The truth about longevity in wealthy nations
- What the world’s healthiest communities can teach us about simplicity
- How to build your Longevity, Quality of Life, and Heart & Soul plans
- Why connection, not comfort, is the secret to living well
Connect and Follow Marcus Pearce:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-pearce-91b08648/
Website: http://www.marcuspearce.com.au/
Takeaways:
- Mindset shapes longevity. A positive belief about aging adds years to life literally.
- Purpose is fuel. Having a reason to get out of bed every day is the ultimate longevity hack.
- Connection is medicine. Strong family and community bonds are more powerful than supplements or diets.
- Hard work builds resilience. Making life “a little harder” helps you live longer and happier.
- Stop glorifying busy. Busyness isn’t success, it’s often failure in disguise.
- Design a balanced life. Don’t chase perfection in one area — strengthen your weakest link.
- Take action now. Longevity isn’t about your 80s, it starts in your 30s and 40s.
Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Marcus Pearce
03:00 – The Mindset Study
05:15 – Food Isn’t Everything
07:50 – Secrets from the Blue Zones
09:45 – The Comfort Crisis
12:00 – Wealth vs. Wellbeing
18:00 – Connection & Choice
20:00 – The Busy Trap
30:00 – Beliefs vs. Behaviors
31:00 – The Exceptional Life Blueprint
47:00 – No Regrets
50:00 – Reflections
Sound Bites / Quotes:
“People who believe life goes downhill after 40 die seven and a half years earlier. It’s not genetics, it’s mindset.”
“Busy isn’t success. It’s a symptom of disorganization.”
“You can have the healthiest diet in the world, but if you hate your job and have no friends, how good is your organic chicken salad?”
“Do not be afraid of hard work. That’s what a 95-year-old Sardinian told me and she still walks broken concrete paths every day.”
“We’ve made life too easy. But comfort isn’t the goal, purpose is.”
“Longevity isn’t about living longer. It’s about living better.”
“The secret to a long life? Purpose, movement, and connection.”
“We’ve become toxically selfless, doing everything for everyone, and nothing for ourselves.”
“Busy people aren’t successful, they’re just distracted.”
“You’re only as strong as your weakest link in health, work, and life.”
Referenced in This Episode:
- His Podcast – https://100notout.com/
- Book – https://www.amazon.com.au/Your-Exceptional-Life-Make-Rest-ebook/dp/B094HR7HBF
- Quiz – https://exceptionallife.outgrow.us/elquiz
- EOI for trip – https://marcuspearce.mykajabi.com/2026-longevity-experience-waitlist
- His friends – 5 regrets book – https://www.amazon.com.au/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed/dp/140194065X
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