that doesn t work. walter started working for a local textile firm in 1938 when he was just 15 years old. since then, he has witnessed, amongst other things, the second world war, the korean war, the vietnam war, two gulf wars and now a conflict in ukraine. there have been 15 us presidents, more than two dozen brazilian presidents, including a few military dictators, but only two british monarchs. translation: you have to be healthy, so you have to take care of your health. i have been exercising for more than 60 years. i have been taking care of myself all the time. that really helps your body to be strong forever. walter has just turned 100 and shows no signs of retiring. they say if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life. it is certainly true for walter. tim allman, bbc news.
Despite his extraordinary accomplishment, Walter Orthmann's advice for those looking for a long and fulfilling professional life are surprisingly routine: do what you love and stay away from junk food.
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