Dick Van Dyke’s secret to a long and fulfilling life boils down to three key principles: avoiding anger, steering clear of hate, and embracing romance. He shared in a recent interview that anger is something that really eats at a person from the inside out, so he’s made a conscious effort to keep it at bay. Hate, too, is something he doesn’t indulge in; while he may have his dislikes, he doesn’t let himself get consumed by it. The third element, romance, is something he treasures deeply, crediting his wife, Arlene, for keeping his spirits high and making him feel much younger than his years. So, as we dive into this discussion, let’s explore how these simple yet profound ideas can lead to a more vibrant life.
This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net Just before his 100th birthday, comedian and actor Dick Van Dyke sat down with People magazine for an interview about his life, career and longevity.
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They asked for his secret.
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He said there were three things.
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First, he avoided anger.
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I've always thought that anger was one thing that eats up a person's inside.
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Second, he avoided hate.
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There are things I didn't like, people I don't like and disapprove of, but I never really was able to do a white heat kind of hate.
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And third, romance.
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He credits his wife, Arlene, who's 54.
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Van Dyke says she makes him feel two thirds or three quarters of his age.
