How a frustrating loss on the tennis court is an inspiration for longevity
to you
Do you ever get a bit sad thinking about the day you’ll be too old to do some of the things you love?
I do, and for me, those things are tennis and golf.
But I don’t let those thoughts bring me down (at least not too much). I use them as motivation!
Speaking of tennis, I’m writing this just a few hours after losing to a 70-year-old!
Yes … S-E-V-E-N-T-Y!
And that’s by no means disparaging‼️
I’m not talking about casual tennis, as in gently bunting the ball back and forth and going out of your way to avoid making your playing partner run too far.
I’m talking about 90+ minutes of sprinting, jumping, and swinging aggressively. In other words, fighting hard to perform your best and intentionally trying to make things as difficult as possible for your opponent.
Most people in their 70s … even 60s … simply can’t do this, let alone do it well.
I’ve been playing tennis regularly for more than 20 years. I’m a good player. And I’m fit. So, you might be thinking that losing to a 70-year-old would make me put my rackets up for sale on eBay and start looking for a new sport. But it didn’t.
In fact, it made my day!
Why? Because this is no ordinary 70-year-old. Aside from being a great guy, he takes excellent care of himself and is very active. A sedentary 30-year-old has no chance of keeping up with him.
The fact that he’s able to play well enough to make me fight hard to win points reinforces my hope that I’ll be able to do the same when I’m 70.
But I don’t just hope for it … barring unfortunate circumstances that are out of my control, I EXPECT it!
How can I be so confident? Because I regularly do the things I know are most important for making it happen.
And no, there’s nothing obsessive or extreme. Just basic nutrition, fitness, and general lifestyle habits that prioritize great health and physical resilience.
In other words, this isn’t just about tennis … it’s about overall happiness and quality of life!
When you hit 70, do you want to be able to do most (or all) of the things you love to do now? … And run circles around people decades younger?
Or would you rather take the risk of succumbing to disease and physical limitation sooner than necessary?
That’s the power of lifestyle habits! Good nutrition, sleep, and stress management coupled with consistent and purposeful exercise can absolutely make that difference!
They improve your energy and mood and decrease your risk of disease and frailty. (And, of course, they help you look better too!)
But the real benefit is the doors they open for you … more opportunity to do what you love, and build better, stronger relationships with who you love.
And the entire process makes you an even stronger role model for the people who look up to you.
One by one the benefits build on each other like an avalanche!
Let us help you start your own avalanche! Book a FREE call with Coach Kayla to find out how.
To your success,
Dr. Vin