@melrobbins: The 80, 90, and 100-year-olds Dr. Karl Pillemer has interviewed as part of Cornell’s Legacy Project aren’t trying to scare you, they’re trying to warn you: Your unhealthy habits don’t just shorten your life. They determine the quality of the years you’re going to have to live. You likely won’t just “drop dead early” from unhealthy habits. You’re far more likely to stay alive while dealing with years of preventable, chronic illness. If you care about your future self, you need to tune into today’s episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast. Dr. Karl Pillemer is the director behind Cornell’s Legacy Project and he’s breaking down the biggest life lessons from people in their 80s to 100s - so you can stop guessing about what matters and start building a life you won’t regret. This episode is out now! 🎧 “This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life: The Cornell Legacy Project.” #melrobbins #melrobbinspodcast #unhealthyhabits #lifelessons
Working in healthcare for over 17 years I tell ppl all the time life is not short, quality of life is… you can live till 80 on oxygen and dialysis. Imagine your QUALITY of life.
2025-11-20 04:15:42
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tristan moon ⏾ :
And not only does it burden you but it also burdens your entire family. Emotionally and financially
2025-11-20 01:51:59
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🩷 :
He’s 90?
2025-11-19 20:51:03
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thatonestatename :
Not even just chronic illness either, my mother activately CHOSE to not take care of her body and is in a wheelchair at 57 while my grandpa lives by himself, completely mobile and mentally fit at 94, it's insane
2025-11-20 14:12:55
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shiraabelspeaks :
This was my mom. I do NOT want her last 10 years.
2025-11-19 22:55:45
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Lexis Fay :
Morbidity is wayyy worse than mortality 😭
2025-11-20 02:33:46
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bigTINY :
This is great advice
2025-11-19 21:48:58
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Life w/ Becky :
Love to hear this. Spent my 20’s in chaos and have tried over my 30’s to clean it up. Almost 40 and I’m ready to be THRIVING into old age!! I played pickleball with a gal that was 80 and she was SO GOOD!!!! I can’t wait to see myself in 40 years still kicking a$$ at things.
2025-11-20 00:54:53
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nicole_tipon :
It’s about quality of life
2025-11-20 03:04:42
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MJ :
This validates my decisions to go to the gym 3 days a week at 36 and try to make healthier choices for me and my entire family. Olive oil > butter, baked instead of fried. Moderations are key!
2025-11-20 14:54:57
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Robxrobx :
This is why I go to the gym today in my 40’s. Half for the benefits right now, half for the future. The thought of being dependent on people or stuck in a bed for 10 years horrifies me.
2025-11-20 18:20:05
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Lenni :
I’m up there in age. My main reason I do everything I can to stay healthy and mobile is because I want to continue to enjoy my life as I have. And I want to live alone… I don’t want help. I don’t want assisted living.
2025-11-19 21:04:52
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LoansbyCassie.com :
Hard one to hear
2025-11-20 01:16:56
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bylgja_hefring :
My mom died at 54 and she suffered her last 6. Died young and still suffered chronic illness for the last few years of it. Please listen.
2025-11-20 02:39:09
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Tammy :
He’s 100% right. I’m 66. I’m not as worried about WHEN I die, as much as what kind of state will I be in before that. Will I be able to walk, take care of myself, etc.
2025-11-20 08:44:23
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jojo7chica :
Great advice! When I worked in elder healthcare I was astounded at how many specialists people would see and how many meds they took. It’s like their schedule was full of medical appointments because of chronic illness.
2025-11-20 02:48:46
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✨Brinkley Blythe✨ :
Been chronically ill since I was 9 really bad still bedbound at 25 now don’t take ur health for granite be grateful for the little things slow down
2025-11-20 08:54:25
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triciam :
That's why I avoid doctors.
2025-11-19 21:02:10
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sebastianwhite44 :
Was literally driving to DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN. Guess not now lol
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LB :
healthspan vs lifespan
2025-11-21 04:43:01
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MJ🐥 :
The biggest struggle for the young generations is that it’s difficult to imagine a healthy future for our world.. how are we expected to be healthy when the world feels like it’s crumbling around us?😣
2025-11-20 18:05:07
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GatsuBerserker64 :
exactly
2025-11-21 03:16:47
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Frann 🐛 :
If you read only one book this year, let it be Money Forbidden Compass by Damian Rothwell. It will transform your life.
2025-11-20 16:09:21
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PlainJane :
I have NEVER said I don’t care lol
2025-11-21 03:41:13
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