Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his role on ‘Shark Tank’ and ownership of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, recently shared his insights on aging and financial philosophy. With the advent of advanced anti-aging science, Cuban boldly stated, "60s are the new 40s," emphasizing the rejuvenation potential achievable through simple lifestyle changes.
Speaking in the new anti-aging documentary 'Longevity Hackers,' which streams on Amazon and Apple TV, Cuban, at 66 years old, expressed his belief he feels decades younger than his biological age. He remarked, "If I never had to look in the mirror, I'd think I was 35," signaling his personal commitment to longevity.
His approach to health is refreshingly simple and revolves around regular exercise, going vegetarian, and taking vitamins. During his years as a public figure, Cuban has maintained his fitness through consistent workouts, now dedicates 45 to 90 minutes at the gym, primarily focusing on cardiovascular health. He remarked, "I actually work out more now than I did 10 years ago or 15 years ago because my body needs it more.”
While shooting episodes of Shark Tank, Cuban capitalizes on his time by incorporating walking. "Everybody else is taking the carts, the set is .35 miles away, and I'm walking back and forth, so I'm walking 2 miles a day,” he explained, highlighting how small changes can lead to significant health benefits.
Nutrition plays another pivotal role in Cuban’s health regimen. Since 2019, he has adhered to a vegetarian diet, stating, "When you get older, food becomes more like medicine where you need the nutrients." This shift to plant-based eating aligns with research indicating lower risks of chronic diseases and overall longevity.
Despite enjoying plant-based foods, he also acknowledged the social challenges of being vegetarian, saying, "It can be weird when you're with a bunch of guys going to a steakhouse.” Cuban supplements his diet with vitamin D and melatonin, aiding both his immune system and sleep quality. He recognizes this proactive investment in his health as integral to maintaining his lifestyle.
Transitioning to his financial perspective, Cuban provided insights during his conversation with GQ Sports on October 19, 2022. He emphasized his life philosophy, stating, "I never ever thought in terms of money, okay I need to make millions. I always thought in terms of time.” For Cuban, the true measure of success lies not just in wealth but in freedom. He reflected, "I could have gone out, bought a bigger house, bought a nicer car, I didn't care. What it bought me was freedom.”
Cuban’s remarkable career saw his ascent to billionaire status, particularly after selling his streaming service, AudioNet, to Yahoo, making his stock worth triple. He advised against chasing money for its own sake, remarking, "When you just chase dollars it never works out well.”
Through his dual-focus on health and financial independence, Mark Cuban sets up a compelling narrative on aging and success, advocating for lifestyle choices and values rooted not solely in monetary gain but personal fulfillment.
By daring to redefine his approach to aging and wealth, Cuban’s reflections serve as motivation not only for aspiring entrepreneurs but for those seeking to live life well, regardless of age.
