Longevity is about time: Somewhere between a detached focus on the long term and an obsession with the present lies the sweet spot. THE concept of longevity speaks about living—and doing so for a long time. Most people would say it is all about how long we live; not many would offer that longevity is about quality of life. I wonder why that is. They might be stuck in the familiar approach of “that does not apply to me.” Few believe they will get in a car accident, especially one that would put them into a wheelchair for the rest of their days. That is one reason some people drive like it does not matter; because, for them, it does not matter. So what is the state of mind of someone who seems detached from most of the rest of the world? The quality of their life seems to be independent