Betty White Spills Her Secrets For A Long And Fulfilling Life
Jan 21, 2019 by apost team
Every now and then, we are blessed with kernels of truth from people that have lived long and full lives.
We're all just looking for a way to bring purpose to our lives and it is refreshing when we meet someone who truly does that.
One such person is Betty White. The legendary actress that has brought joy to our lives just celebrated her 97th birthday.
In an interview with Parade, Betty recently shared her secret to having such a long (and enjoyable) life.
According to Betty, the only way to live your best life is to enjoy it. "Accentuate the positive, not the negative", she says.
Though this may sound like simple advice, it's something a lot of us forget every day. Betty goes on to say that many people get so bogged down in their problems and complaints that they forget how blessed they really are.
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As the longtime lovable mother and grandmother figure on some of our favorite sitcoms, if anyone knows the secret to happiness, it's Betty White.
Full of unparalleled wit and humor, White finishes up her answer by saying her love for Vodka and hot dogs is likely part of her longevity as well!
The rest of Betty's uplifting interview includes the incredible optimism that has made her a true Hollywood icon. We can always count on Betty to see the upsides in life.
Her uniquely positive way of looking at life is likely what kick-started Betty's career in the early days. When she first started auditioning, she was constantly rejected. If it had been anyone else, they likely would've given up, but not Betty. According to Betty, in the entertainment, you have to be resilient and persistent. She asserts that giving up was never an option. Whenever she was rejected, she just kept "plugging away".
Well, all Betty's hard work and insistent perseverance are to thank for her achieving the longest TV career for any female entertainer.
To any entertainment-hopefuls, Betty shares that positivity and persistence is no substitute for doing hard work. While she always likes to be as uplifting as she can be in any scenario, Betty also never shies away from hard work.
She insists that if aspiring entertainers learn their lines, do the work, and come prepared, the entertainment industry will take notice of them in one way or another. She says that though show business is often fun, it's not ALL fun and games. Entertainers must take things seriously. Any industry-hopeful that thinks they can wing it is setting themselves up for failure.
As Betty closes out the interview with one more joke, she discloses a secret birthday wish that never came true: she's still waiting for Robert Redford to work with her!
In all these years, Betty White and Redford have yet to cross paths. As they both are legends in their own right, it's quite interesting that they've yet to work alongside each other.
As Betty celebrated her 97th, she shares that she hopes others remember her "warmly": "I hope they remember a laugh."
What do you think about Betty White's secret to a long, happy life? Do you agree? Let us know, and go ahead and pass her tips along to your friends and family too!