Live Long and Master Aging
Live Long and Master Aging
Are We Rushing Life? | Alex Snider
Loading
/

Are We Rushing Life? | Alex Snider

Alex Snider thinks our constant rushing, and our obsession with being on time, may be costing us more than we realize.

For Live Long, this goes to the heart of a bigger question: if longevity is about living well, not simply living longer, are we actually giving enough attention to the life happening now?

Alex, author of Sometimes You Should Be Late, spent more than 15 years in high-pressure government roles before a cycling accident forced him to rethink urgency, productivity and what it means to be fully present.

I was skeptical.  In this interview we challenge each other on punctuality, hard deadlines, wasted time, ambition and whether slowing down really helps us live better.

We also discuss the classic Good Samaritan experiment, the physical cost of constant rushing, Alex’s idea of “emotional punctuality,” and my own habit of leaving “white space” in the day.

This is a conversation about choice: how we use our time, how we show up for other people, and whether living longer also means learning to live more fully now.

--

DISCLOSURE: This podcast is supported by affiliate arrangements with a select number of companies. We have arranged discounts on certain products and receive a small commission on sales. The income helps to cover production costs and ensures that our interviews remain free for all to listen.

Visit our LIVE LONG SHOP for more details: 

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

EnergyBits algae snacks
A microscopic form of life that could help us age better.
Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount

PartiQlar supplements
Enhance your wellness journey with pure single ingredients. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE NOW

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Support the show

The Live Long podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice.  If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

More From Current Show

Why do we sometimes push away the people we most want to be close to? Psychiatrist Dr. Laura...
Listen Now
What does it mean to be physically capable as we grow older? For Pilates coach and educator Peter...
Listen Now
Could your heart, brain and kidneys all be aging at different rates? In this episode of Live Long,...
Listen Now
For more than three decades, Gunnar Peterson has trained elite athletes and some of Hollywood’s best-known performers. But...
Listen Now
Most of us assume that losing energy, struggling to sleep and taking longer to recover are simply inevitable...
Listen Now
What if living a longer, healthier life isn't about finding the next supplement or wellness trend, but about...
Listen Now
Modern life asks less and less of our bodies, while placing ever greater demands on our minds. We...
Listen Now
Sugar is woven into our culture as a reward, a comfort and a celebration. But for some people,...
Listen Now

Related Episodes

What if you can be successful, needed, productive, and admired, and still feel like you don't matter? That's...
Listen Now
After the loss of her husband, Cynthia Blanc Preiss MacLean (@therealmentorcynthia) spent years hiding the truth. She joins...
Listen Now
What if the biggest problem in your life isn't what's wrong with you—but what's happening to you? Burnout....
Listen Now
There's often a specific moment that pushes someone to finally ask for help. This season, host Frantzces Lys...
Listen Now
Why What Matters Most Is Rarely the Loudest What if the things getting the most attention in your...
Listen Now
Email us at quietriotshow@gmail.com. Subscribe to Email - quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - http://www.quietriotshow.ca After disappearing for a few...
Listen Now
If you constantly feel like you should be doing more, achieving more, or becoming more, this episode is...
Listen Now
Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Dave Rabin returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, A Simple Guide...
Listen Now