2. Alcohol isn't all bad - it's about balance & connection.
Hold on! Let me explain.
The worst thing for longevity isn't the occasional drink - it's stress.
And trying to be perfect all the time? That's lame.
The key is enjoying today while taking care of your future self.
Sean Kellyx.com2. Alcohol isn't all bad - it's about balance & connection. Hold on! Let me explain. The worst thing for longevity isn't the occasional drink - it's stress. And trying to be perfect all the time? That's lame. The key is enjoying today while taking care of your future self.
People who start drinking at a young age (13-15) are more likely to get addicted to alcohol, no matter if their families are alcoholism-prone. Even if there's a history of alcoholism in the family, a person who waits till their early 20s is less likely to become addicted to alcohol. If you drink consistently (even in small amounts, like one drink a... See more
Andrew Huberman • What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
What recovering alcoholics “have” is not a stake on ultimate wisdom or a lock on virtue, but a way of life that accepts imperfection as imperfection, permitting such spiritual qualities as “serenity” and “the joy of living” to coexist with such earthly realities as “defects” and “shortcomings.”
Ernest Kurtz • The Spirituality of Imperfection
now the research on alcohol and its health benefits—while not definitive—is starting to look pretty solid. There’s no shortage of large studies showing that people who consume small doses of alcohol, especially wine, are slightly less prone to disease. They also have longer life expectancies than teetotalers (maybe it’s because they have more fun).