To give a few examples: Tom Spears plays three rounds of golf a week, usually shooting below 90. African-American sisters, Sadie and Bessie Delany wrote their first book, a best seller and Tony winning Broadway play, when they were in their hundreds. Can't teach an old dog new tricks? George Dawson dropped out of school in the eight grade. He got tired of signing his name with an X and learned to read a write at age 98. He co-wrote his autobiography at 102.

So what are their secrets? When someone turns 100, reporters often ask their secret. Usually, they don't know. They may guess something like, "Broccoli, broccoli and red wine. That's my secret." As a group, however, their secrets are apparent. It's not magic pills, magic diets, or extreme exercise regimes. Could it be genetics? Studies comparing identical and fraternal twins found that only 30% of longevity is genetic. That means that 70% is mental and lifestyle. Adopt their beliefs and you too can look and feel younger and more vital well into your hundreds.

My Reverse Aging by Changing Your Mind columns are about the Attitudes, Beliefs and Coping Skills (ABCs) for living longer, healthier, and happier. When you know how, the paradigm shifts can be quick, effortless, and painless. Easy as ABC.