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About the Show: On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Tony Buettner.  He is the Co-Founder of Blue Zones LLC and the Director of Business Development and National Spokesperson.  Blue Zones are the places in the world where people live the longest and are the healthiest.  Those places include Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece, and Loma Linda, California.     All of these locations share 9 distinct lifestyle habits.  Known as the “Power 9,” they are, move naturally, have a purpose, downshift, follow the 80% rule, primarily follow a plant-based diet, most drink wine, they belong to a faith-based organization, they put loved ones first, pick the right tribe.     You can learn more about the “Power 9” here.   You can take the Longevity test here.   Tony dropped a lot of knowledge about how Blue Zones got started. The articles and books that educate people on this process and why he was in Northwest Arkansas a few months ago discussing Blue Zones and the possibility of seeing if NWA could qualify as a Blue Zone area. Over a period of time, Tony and his team will be meeting with local city leaders and others to discuss ways to position NWA to benefit from their research and jumpstart efforts for Blue Zone awareness.     There is a lot of work involved to create the perfect storm of conditions for a Blue Zone. The question is are we up for the challenge here in Northwest Arkansas?   Only time will tell.   Take some time to listen to this episode and unpack what Tony is talking about. If we can witness this in other places in the World can it be replicated here?     We’d be curious to know how many of the “Power 9,” things can you say you adhere to or follow?  Please let us know in the comments or on Social Media.   Use the hashtag #BlueZoneNWA   We had a great conversation with Tony and we hope you enjoy it.   All of this and more on this episode of I am Northwest Arkansas.   You can also learn more about and pick up the Blue Zones books HERE: Important Links: Website BlueZones.com Instagram @BlueZones Twitter @BlueZones Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueZones Contact Blue Zones LLC for more information This episode is sponsored by: Email info@iamnorthwestarkansas.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas: Join our Email List! Email Us hello@iamnorthwestarkansas.com Connect With Our Facebook Page https://www.Facebook.com/iamnorthwestarkansas/ Connect With Our Twitter @iamnorthwestar1 Connect With Our Instagram @iamnorthwestarkansas Join The Facebook Group https://www.Facebook.com/groups/iamnorthwestarkansas Connect with our Fearless Host Randy Wilburn on LinkedIn Thank you for listening to this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and the lives of everyday people making Northwest Arkansas what it is today. Please consider making a one-time donation to our production team through PayPal to help with the expenses of keeping this podcast running smoothly https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow (https://www.paypal.me/encouragebuildgrow)