How to Be Hard to Kill

A Guide to Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health

We're not as healthy as we should be. I fight the layer of fat around my midsection. Like you, I eat things I shouldn't sometimes. The key is to be healthy enough to avoid the medical system.

The one America has now will bankrupt you. If we go the Canadian route, they'll suggest self-deletion to save money instead of prescribing some cold medicine.

Imagine only needing to go to the doctor sometimes, leading to fewer doctor bills and more money—only for physicals.

What magic elixir makes you hard to kill here? Discipline.

Starting with the obvious.

Physical Health

Exercise. Move your body and maintain your mobility and flexibility. The latter is my weak link.

I'm a big proponent of PatMac's Combat Strength training program, which I reviewed earlier this year. It covers strength, hypertrophy, power, speed, and quickness, and a day is dedicated to each.

The key is to find something you'll actually do. Preferably something that will give you a general physical preparedness.

You don't have to look …