Living my 40s like a 20s (1/3)
Adrian Tan
Fractional CMO for HR Tech. Author of Amazon SG Bestseller - 'No More Bosses'. Content Creator. Occasional Meme Lord.
One of the main reasons I chose self-employment was to prioritise my health, giving me the time and focus to take better care of myself.
In Chapter 2 of my book No More Bosses , I share stories of people I know who went through extremely tough times due to work stress:
For me, it happened twice: once towards the end of my recruitment business, when the stress from shareholders and business demands took a toll on me, and again when I was running an outplacement office, chasing an unachievable target.
Over-smoking, over-drinking, and waking up in a cold sweat became a typical Tuesday for me.
Fortunately, these experiences hit me when I was younger and more resilient. I can’t imagine the irreversible damage if they were to happen now.
With that realisation, I embarked on my journey to "reverse aging"—both biologically and physically.
The first step was eliminating work stress, which for me came from toxic cultures, endless bureaucracy, and unrealistic expectations. Self-employment solved all that by giving me control over who I work with and who I don't.
But that’s just one piece of the puzzle.
There are other aspects that matter, whether you're self-employed or in a corporate job: supplements, exercise, and skincare.
Let’s start with supplements.
Supplements
My attention to supplements began after reading Lifespan - Why We Die and Why We Don’t Have To , a book that treats aging like a disease and suggests ways to combat it.
Although most of the book was theoretical, the actionable insights came in the form of supplement recommendations. That’s where I learned about NMN and resveratrol.
(Quick disclaimer: I'm not a doctor, and nothing here is medical advice. This is purely informational.)
I also took a DNA test from Circle DNA during a 50% promotion, which helped me identify dietary deficiencies based on my genetics.
However, I wanted something more precise—so I turned to Mito Health for blood and stool tests.
Based on the results, they recommended interventions for my slightly elevated cholesterol levels.
After extensive research and experimentations, I arrived at my current supplement stack: (most of these are affiliate links)
I’ve verified these products and brands to ensure they’re reputable.
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You might notice I’m talking about supplements and not diet—because, frankly, diet is one of my weaknesses. Living in Singapore, a food paradise, doesn’t make it easy.
While I try to eat clean, I won’t say no to satay or kway chap when they’re on offer. After all, life should have its indulgences!
I hope this inspires you to look into your own dietary deficiencies and explore what supplements might work for you.
See you in the next sections where I will cover exercise and skincare.
The healthy man wants a million things. The unhealthy man only wants one thing - Anonymous
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Work stress can be very damaging for sure. And like you said it’s essential one knows how to take control of one’s well-being. But in your example when you were a business owner. You showed it being much more stressful compared to being a solopreneur. Was there no way to delegate, systemize or manage the business then? I ask as I’ve come to realize majority of work stress can actually be managed if we knew how to delegate, automate or find creative solutions.
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1 个月Insightful. Very relevant in today's context.