Some people just have good genes. Some are just plain lucky.
There’s no “secret” since we have no control of our destiny.
The secret is not dying in your nineties.
So true... Good genes help and that’s your best guide to longevity, but common sense helps as well... There were two gentlemen killed in the town where I live. One in his early 90’s the other in his late 80’s. Together and out for a few drinks at a local establishment, they crossed a high traffic street after dark while half drunk.
Imagine living that long and blowing your chance to live even longer by making an amateur street crossing mistake. Death by alcohol at such fine ripe ages.
Gene roulette.
Accidents or crazy stuff can happen, but imho the most important key to longevity (other than good genes) is a positive attitude.
I have written often about my grandmother who lived to be 106.
That woman was always happy, smiling, friendly—even when “normal” people would be upset or angry.
Plus—she had amazing street smarts which she was kind enough to share with me as a young man—and I quote her often here.
One example: “Never believe _anything_ you see on TV.”
Another: “I don’t know what is wrong with these (90 year old) men around here—none of them want to dance.”
Some are just plain lucky.
Grandpa was never much one for physical labor, was an office guy, ate bacon and eggs everyday, smoked cigars and pipes nonstop, killed him at 98.