LEAD BOLDLY: Be in it for the long haul

by Julie Jakopic  - October 16, 2025

It has been two weeks of crazy uncertainty, patently terrible and kindly fabulous leadership, and so much more. 

I don’t know about you, but I need to take a beat to let things settle, if not in the world, in my mind. 

That said, I read this fab article by Si Liberman (Washington Post, 10/13/25). Below is the headline and a summary. Here is a link to the full article. 

He had a heart attack at 39. Now at over 100, he shares his perspective. When you think about a life that long, the issues of today seem somehow more manageable.  Somehow, we will move forward, together. 

I’m 101 years old. Here are 7 things I think are “longevity secrets.” 

“It might just be due to luck. But there are a few things that I’ve done throughout my life that may have made a difference:”

Focus on relationships
Don’t smoke
Exercise and eat healthy
Have a positive attitude
Get appropriate medical care
Do work you find meaningful
Be a little lucky 

See you next week. In the meantime, take care of you.

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