Moehr Better Years
Origin story: I'm in my 50s, and I've been lucky to have managed to maintain my fitness and youthful outlook. I was considering opening a gym to help others learn and try the uncommon methods I use, but realized it wasn't just physical fitness. Along with my unusual exercises, there was also play, encouraging learning and creativity, and the social benefits of group activity. I was driving along thinking about this one morning, and I saw a small building for rent on a busy road. I started to daydream about the idea, and think about what could I put on the outside of the small building to attract people. What did people want? To be stronger? Faster? Fitter? Younger? Younger! People want to feel younger. What about a place to learn how to feel like a younger version of yourself, and actually become that? A younger you. Younger U, as in Younger University! A place that can help teach you simple ways to increase enjoyment throughout your years.
I was really happy with the idea, and I turned the corner to continue my commute. On the same side of the street, I passed a building with the words "Anti-aging Institute" on the outside. I knew what it was - a place that offered laser surgery and other cosmetic techniques to make you look younger. Not for me. I knew that my idea could have an important place in the world, if only as a counterpoint and alternative for people who wanted to experience a deeper form of anti-aging.
Younger U was an idea I tossed around and developed for a few years. I landed on seven mindsets/tools. When I started putting this website together, I changed the name to Moehr Better Years, and came up with the tagline "fill your fountain of youth". The overall concept remained the same -- to help people die young as old as possible.
I was really happy with the idea, and I turned the corner to continue my commute. On the same side of the street, I passed a building with the words "Anti-aging Institute" on the outside. I knew what it was - a place that offered laser surgery and other cosmetic techniques to make you look younger. Not for me. I knew that my idea could have an important place in the world, if only as a counterpoint and alternative for people who wanted to experience a deeper form of anti-aging.
Younger U was an idea I tossed around and developed for a few years. I landed on seven mindsets/tools. When I started putting this website together, I changed the name to Moehr Better Years, and came up with the tagline "fill your fountain of youth". The overall concept remained the same -- to help people die young as old as possible.
Fill your fountain of youth
Moehr Better Years is my set of seven mindsets or tools that help you fill your fountain of youth. Any one of them can help, but the benefits tend to multiply when you combine them all.
I believe youth is not a predominantly a function of chronological age. If you can maintain your health, capabilities, and a curious and grateful spirit, you can feel young. We all know "old people" who inspire us because they don't seem "old" at all. The Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging appears to support this idea - for example, "the aim ... is to identify factors that distinguish extraordinary health at very advanced age from non-'ideal' aging". Non-preventable factors aside, I believe vibrant physical and mental health as we age is possible for way more of us than we might believe.
When we moved up to Northern Michigan in 2017, we met a really cool couple. Every morning in the warmer months they go slalom waterskiing, and they graciously took us along. Here's one of the shots I took from the boat.
- Move
- Play
- Learn
- Create
- Share
- Appreciate
- Rest
I believe youth is not a predominantly a function of chronological age. If you can maintain your health, capabilities, and a curious and grateful spirit, you can feel young. We all know "old people" who inspire us because they don't seem "old" at all. The Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging appears to support this idea - for example, "the aim ... is to identify factors that distinguish extraordinary health at very advanced age from non-'ideal' aging". Non-preventable factors aside, I believe vibrant physical and mental health as we age is possible for way more of us than we might believe.
When we moved up to Northern Michigan in 2017, we met a really cool couple. Every morning in the warmer months they go slalom waterskiing, and they graciously took us along. Here's one of the shots I took from the boat.
How old are they? "Seniors", whatever that means, but the important point - does it really matter? They are able to enjoy whatever activity they want, and happiness radiates from them.
I play hockey every week with a great group of guys who are mostly 65 and older. In 2018, we celebrated the 80th birthday of one of the players.
Age is not a definer or limiter for them. I'm sure you know people like that.
I hope to develop Moehr Better Years into something more formal and sharable soon.
I play hockey every week with a great group of guys who are mostly 65 and older. In 2018, we celebrated the 80th birthday of one of the players.
Age is not a definer or limiter for them. I'm sure you know people like that.
I hope to develop Moehr Better Years into something more formal and sharable soon.