TSMC founder Morris Chang officially turned 95 today (October 10th)! This titan who led Taiwan's technology industry to the world is not only strategically adept in the business world, but the key to his longevity and vitality is closely tied to his highly disciplined lifestyle habits for many years. Morris Chang once revealed that he realized at the age of 50 that health cannot wait, and since then, he has consistently exercised every day for decades. His wife, Morris Chang, also shared that his diet is extremely light. Nutritionist Gao Minmin also revealed Morris Chang's 6 longevity secrets, and it turns out that he not only manages enterprises but also treats 'health' as the greatest capital in life to manage! Realized health crisis at 50! Morris Chang's office and home must have 'this one machine' Morris Chang once shared at the TSMC sports meet that he realized at the age of 50 that if he did not start exercising, his health would decline with age, which made him determined to cultivate the habit of exercising. From the beginning of at least 4 days a week, 40 minutes each time, to later directly becoming 'exercising every day'. His home and TSMC office both have treadmills, and whenever there is a spare time, he will go up to brisk walk or jog, thereby effectively delaying aging and avoiding exercise fatigue. Morris Chang's 6 longevity secrets Nutritionist Gao Minmin recently shared on Facebook Morris Chang's 6 small steps in lifestyle habits, perfectly showcasing the aesthetic of self-discipline of top-tier entrepreneurs: 1. Slow down speaking speed Morris Chang is accustomed to often quieting his mind and meditating, speaking in a slow rhythm. He believes that speaking slowly is also a process of organizing and sorting out thoughts in the brain. 2. Regular schedule Wakes up every morning between 5:30 and 6:00 AM, arrives at the company punctually at 8:30 AM, and returns home before 6:30 PM in the evening; and prepares for bed at 10:00 PM and officially sleeps at 11:00 PM, maintaining a stable biological clock. 3. Having good genes Morris Chang himself carries longevity genes. In the early 20th century when the average human lifespan was only in the 60s, his father lived to be 86 years old, and his mother enjoyed a lifespan of 102 years. 4. Strictly controlling 'no overtime, no entertainment' He regulates his time spent at the company to not exceed 50 hours per week; strictly limits business entertainment to no more than two times per month, and each time will end precisely within 1.5 hours. 5. Continuous brisk walking exercise At least 6 days a week, he will brisk walk on the treadmill for 40 to 45 minutes, not allowing physical fitness to stagnate. 6. Enhancing intelligence through reading, using a unique music playlist to relieve stress Morris Chang will arrange a dedicated classical music playlist according to different times of physiological and emotional rhythms: Morning: Reading the newspaper, accompanied by Bach music with a serious style and a strong religious flavor. Afternoon: Listening to Beethoven's symphony to invigorate the spirit. Before bed: Reading literary essays, accompanied by Mozart and Chopin piano pieces that can most stabilize the nerves and heartbeat. Morning must eat a slice of papaya, lunch and dinner insist on one fish, one meat, one vegetable Besides highly rigorous daily routines, Morris Chang's daily diet is also very light and pays attention to the nutritional balance of each meal. Mrs. Morris Chang revealed that Morris Chang will definitely eat a slice of fresh papaya or drink a freshly squeezed vegetable juice after waking up in the morning. For lunch and dinner, whether eating out or eating the bento prepared at home, the dishes strictly follow the balanced principle of 'one fish, one meat, one vegetable'. The cooking method is uniformly based on 'less oil, low salt' Taiwanese flavor, refusing exquisite and heavy-tasting processed foods.
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- Source: PR Times
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