🌙 Working Until 3 A.M. — That Is My Happiness
— Five Practical Principles for Life in My 70s —
I am now in my seventies.
And there is one thing I know for certain.
👉 I am no longer young.
But at the same time, I also believe this:
👉 I am still capable and active.
That is why I believe it is important not to live a life of constant strain and exhaustion,
but to design a lifestyle that can be sustained for many years.
My goals are simple.
To continue working as a translator until age 85.
To continue enjoying amateur radio until age 100.
To achieve that, I have arrived at the following five principles.
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🧭 My Five Principles
1. Work Until 3 A.M. — If It Makes You Happy
I enjoy working in the quiet hours of the night.
No interruptions, no distractions—my mind is at its clearest.
Rather than forcing myself into a morning-person schedule,
👉 Work during the hours that bring you the greatest satisfaction.
That is my first principle.
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2. Eat Meat — Don’t Let Your Body Waste Away
Once you reach your seventies, your body naturally begins to decline if you do nothing.
When muscle mass decreases,
* Concentration declines.
* Judgment becomes slower.
👉 Your body is your most important asset.
That is why I make a conscious effort to eat meat regularly.
It is not a luxury—it is an investment in my ability to keep working.
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3. Keep a Fixed Morning Schedule — Protect Your Rhythm
Even if you are a night owl, an irregular lifestyle is difficult to sustain.
👉 At the very least, keep your wake-up time consistent.
In my case, I wake up at 9:00 a.m.
This alone helps stabilize my body clock and provides a foundation for long-term productivity.
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4. Make Doctors Your Allies — Understand the Medicines You Take
As we grow older, healthcare becomes an unavoidable part of life.
However, the important thing is this:
👉 Do not leave everything to others.
* Respect your doctor’s advice.
* But understand your treatment and make informed decisions.
I also practice a 16-hour fasting routine.
👉 Use healthcare as a system to protect your health.
This mindset is essential.
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5. Accept That You Are No Longer Young — Avoid Unnecessary Struggles and Unpleasant Relationships
This may be the most important principle of all.
You cannot do exactly what you did when you were young.
Therefore:
* Do not overexert yourself.
* Keep your distance from people who are not compatible with you.
* Reduce unnecessary stress.
👉 Eliminate as many sources of exhaustion as possible.
That is the key to continuing for the long run.
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🎯 Conclusion
I am not doing anything extraordinary.
👉 Work during the hours that make you happy.
👉 Take care of your body.
👉 Maintain a stable daily rhythm.
👉 Make good use of healthcare.
👉 Do not push yourself beyond your limits.
That is all.
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🧠 Final Thoughts
Living a long life is not the goal in itself.
👉 The goal is to keep doing what you love.
Translation, amateur radio, and life itself.
Rather than burning out through excessive effort,
I prefer to continue steadily, calmly, and reliably.
That is the way of life I have chosen.
