Dan Buettner is letting the secret out—and what he has to say just might change the trajectory, and longevity, of your life. You’re gonna want to lean in on this one. Dan discovered five places in the world—he calls them Blue Zones—where people live the longest, healthiest, lives—Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. Spending significant time in these Blue Zones, Dan is unlocking the secrets that make these places so special. And he’s bringing it to the world. Dan's Book: The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons from the Healthiest Places on Earth (affiliate link) Dan has taken his message of a longer, healthier, happier life to The Today Show, Oprah, and Good Morning America. He’s given keynote addresses at TEDMED and Google, and is putting his life-changing research into practice by partnering with governments, employers, and insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects—well-being initiatives based around his Blue Zones research. Dan is also a National Geographic Fellow, a three-time Guinness World Record holder for distance cycling, and an entrepreneur. After 20 years as a financial services professional and completing thousands of financial plans for clients…Ben shares the secrets to building wealth, but more importantly building a fulfilling life. Brief legal disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only. The ideas and opinions on this episode do not constitute tax, legal or investment advice. Listeners should seek the input of their own tax, legal, and financial planning professionals before acting on any of the information provided. Any speaker on this podcast expresses ideas that are subjective to the time of the recording, and are subject to change without notice, and are not always indicative of the opinions of the underwriters of this show. This episode should not replace the diligence of a full financial plan with a financial planning professional that can take your specific situation into account.