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Lost Wisdom & LOST Biblical Books?! Pt. 1 – Jay Dyer (Half)


Many have said I don’t deal with very practical matters. I spend too much time on abstract theology and deep philosophy and it’s all ohhh so hard! Well, the reality is, I love practical wisdom. Let’s examine one of the best sources of ancient wisdom much of the western (Protestant) world has abandoned! – The books Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) and Wisdom. These books are a treasure trove of sage wisdom and something (along with Proverbs) I listen to constantly (on audio). So lets dive in. The second half will be available for JaysAnalysis subscribers at my site.

 

90 is the New 70: Old Age Just Isn’t Old Age Anymore

This year, the oldest of the Baby Boomers are turning 70. But these late-decades of life aren’t what it used to be. With celebrities such as Cher (who turned 71 this year) no longer holding a monopoly over looking and acting younger. The UK’s Oxford Institute of Population Aging even recommends that people in their 70’s and 80’s be called “active adults” instead of “old.”

Reports of Great Barrier Reef’s Death Have Been ‘Greatly Exaggerated’

New images of the Great Barrier Reef show that rising water temperatures have severely damaged the world’s largest reef system, which stretches for over 1,400 miles off the coast of Australia. [1]
How bad is it? Hmm. It depends on who you ask.
One scientist who visited the reef said that “if it was a person, it would be on life support.”

Scientists Unlock Puzzle Piece to Latinos’ Slow-Aging Process

A new study, published in the journal Genome Biology, suggests that despite a pre-disposition to a variety of health issues, Latinos age much more slowly than their counterparts of other races. This is partly due, scientists say, to their shared ancestry with the Native American population, who also age a bit more slowly than others.

Video: The #1 ‘Mind Trick’ to Achieve Your Goals

The sad reality is that many people fail to achieve their goals. Whether it’s a mission to shed 10 pounds, or change your career path, many of us continually fail to ‘follow through’ on these self-promises. Thankfully, there are ways to ‘hack’ your mind and set yourself up to succeed in following these goals.
Here’s my #1 ‘mind trick’ to help you do so: