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Gokongwei's 12 Secrets For Long Life

What are the 12 longevity secrets of John Gokongwei, Jr.? Here are some, which I’ve observed through the years that I’ve had the great privilege to have known this business genius: 1. Never retire. Gokongwei has retired from top posts in his many companies, but he is still chairman emeritus and de facto supreme leader like a Deng Xiaoping or Lee Kuan Yew. 2. Exercise every day. He does the treadmill daily like his younger brother James Go and he likes to swim too. He is also a golfer. 3. Marry a good wife. Gokongwei has advised me that one thing I still lacked to be a true success is to marry a good wife, like he did Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei, and he said I should hurry because he wants to be a godfather in my wedding. He told me that having a good wife is not only good support for life and career, it’s great to come home daily to good rest. He revealed that ever since he got married, he has stopped going out to parties and stayed at home every night with his wife. 4. Raise good...