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100NO 449: The Art of Generosity in an often-selfish world

The act of giving (and expecting nothing in return) is as good as a lost art in modern society. After a treachorous COVID-19 period, where we’ve often had to fend for ourselves and ensure our basic needs of shelter and food are met, many of us have struggled to give to others.
But that doesn’t mean it’s not imporant. In fact, it’s arguably more important than ever to contribute to society, especially when no one expects it.
That doesn’t have to be through gifts – manners, complements, and many non-material offerings can be just as valuable as those with a price tag on it.
And when the art of generosity is mastered, a greater level of fulfilment in life is there for the taking.
For more info on Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
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100NO 448: Vale Eddie Jaku, The Happiest Man on Earth

100 Not Out and the world lost a dear friend last week when Eddie Jaku, the Happiest Man on Earth, passed away at the age of 101.
The Holocaust survivor who taught people not to hate, leaves behind his wife Flore, children Michael and Andre, and grandchildren and great-grand-children.
Eddie lost 148 family members to the Holocaust; only he and his sister survived.
Eddie joined us on 100 Not Out on episodes 103, 104 and 244. We have re-released these episodes today to make it easy for you to remember and be inspired by Eddie.
Eddie is the author of The Happiest Man on Earth
Rest In Peace Eddie.
To connect with Damian go to www.damiankristof.com
To connect with Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
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100NO 244: The Happiest Man You’ll Ever Meet Is Eddie Jaku

Eddie Jaku will tell you that he is the happiest man you’ll ever meet. And it would be very difficult to disagree!
Having previously interviewed Eddie almost two years ago (a double feature on episodes 103 and 104 of 100 Not Out), we follow up with Eddie just shy of his 98th birthday at the Jewish Museum in Sydney.
For the full background on Eddie’s story we recommend you listen to the previous episodes.
To simply capture how someone who has experienced such pain and tragedy in their lifetime can experience such joy and love, tune in for some Eddie Jaku magic.
EVENTS: Do you love these deep and meaningfuls? This is how we roll in Ikaria at our 100 Not Out Longevity Experiences. To find out what we’ll be up to in 2018 on “the island where people forget to die” click on the image or go to www.100notout.com
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100NO 104: Eddie Jaku Part 2 – Surviving the Holocaust

Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku continues to share his wisdom from his remarkable story of survival from the Holocaust. To find out more about Eddie’s story click here or click here.
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100NO 103: Surviving the Holocaust with Eddie Jaku Part 1

One of Australia’s oldest living survivors of the Holocaust is Eddie Jaku. The almost 95-year old shares his stories from Auschwitz, his lessons, the hardships and the lives he has impacted through coming out and telling his story so openly and with so much grace. A truly inspiring individual.
Part 2 of this interview takes place in episode 104.
Update: We caught up with Eddie just shy of his 98th birthday in 2017. Listen in to episode 244 to expose yourself to more wisdom from “the happiest man you’ll ever meet”.
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100NO 447: Did Wellness Miss an Opportunity with COVID?

Today we answer a question from one of our loyal listeners, Pete Lennon.
“Gentlemen – I have a question I think would be good to explore.
Given that healthy people have better outcomes than those who are chronically sick against COVID, have us involved in the wellness industry squandered an incredible opportunity to influence a greater population by being caught up in all sorts of conspiracy narratives.
This is a general question. Not aimed at individuals and certainly not you guys.”
A fascinating question – and we hope you find the answer just as interesting 🙂
To connect with Damian go to www.damiankristof.com
To connect with Marcus go to www.marcuspearce.com.au
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100NO 446: Finding The Spark of Happiness Despite the Trauma – Remembering Ada Murkies

Today we pay homage to a previous guest of 100 Not Out, Ada Murkies.
Ada passed away recently aged 98, and it would be remiss of us not to remember and replay for you Ada’s incredible outlook on life.
Imagine this: It’s 1940 and Ada Murkies is a young Polish teenager of 17 when she hears a knock at the door. It’s 2 o’clock in the morning and it’s Russian army officers, demanding they pack their belongings within 2 hours and prepare to be deported to Siberia.
Ada, her brother and sister, mother and grandmother are loaded on to the cattle cart and offloaded to Siberia – a TWO week journey.
Once there, they work in the gold mines and forestries in COLD WINTERS we can’t even imagine.
All the the while the family awaits news of Ada’s father, an officer in the Polish army, only to find that he is one of the 20,000 poles murdered in the infamous Katyn Forest massacre.
When news hits that Poland is creating an army to support Russia in its bid to defeat Hitler, Ada immediately enlists.
What happens next? Well, this is only the beginning of the story … and this is where we pick up our interview.
You will also hear on this interview the voice of Alice Murkies, one of Ada’s four daughters.
Image courtesy of SBS
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100NO 445: Does organ removal impact longevity?

If you’ve had organs or other body parts removed, will you live a shorter life?
This question, posed by wonderful 100 Not Out listener and community member, Bron, is the topic of today’s episode. Her full question (provided here with Bron’s permission) is –
“As Damo would know I am a patient of his. I am 44 next week and have to date had several organs removed. Stomach – due to cancer, gall bladder, appendix, full hysterectomy.
What effect does organ removal have on longevity? As I’ve always thought everything works together and has a function and place. Particularly the stomach and gall bladder. I am surprised how well and healthy I live without them. But it does concern me that it has shortened my life. A big thanks to Damo for his awesome guidance.”
Thanks so much for your question Bron. If you have a question you would like to be discussed then send it through to marcus@marcuspearce.com.au or DM us on Facebook  or Instagram.
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100NO 444: Are we becoming too judgemental?

Does judgement get us down? Does it make us feel flat, frustrated, anxious and argumentative? Damo had a conversation recently with a friend who said he had become quite judgemental and realised what impact it was having on his emotions.
Practicing non-judgement may seem impossible and almost useless. But what of judging less? And what of being more curious?
We discuss all of this and more on episode 444 of 100 Not Out.
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