A. J. Jacobs Quotes

A collection of quotes by A. J. Jacobs.

A. J. Jacobs is an American author and journalist known for his immersive and humorous approach to writing. Born in 1968, he has written several bestselling books, including "The Year of Living Biblically" and "The Know-It-All." Jacobs is known for his willingness to delve deep into various topics, from living according to biblical rules for an entire year to attempting to become the smartest person in the world by reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. His works often blend personal experiences with research, offering readers an entertaining and thought-provoking journey.

My goal? To test out every diet and exercise regimen on plan

My goal? To test out every diet and exercise regimen on planet earth and figure out which work best. I sweated, I cooked, I learned to pole dance. In the end, I lost weight, lowered my cholesterol and doubled my energy level. I feel better than I ever have.

I tried the paleo diet, which is the caveman diet - lots of

I tried the paleo diet, which is the caveman diet - lots of meat. And I tried the calorie restriction diet: The idea is that if you eat very, very little - if you're on the verge of starvation, you will live a very long time, whether or not you want to, of course.

The key to making healthy decisions is to respect your futur

The key to making healthy decisions is to respect your future self. Honor him or her. Treat him or her like you would treat a friend or a loved one. A Stanford study showed that those who saw a photo of their future self made smarter financial decisions.