Attitude is living evidence that attitude makes people live long, as evidenced by Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke. When he celebrates his 100th birthday in December 2025, the Mary Poppins star has unveiled the two emotional habits that he attributes to having made the difference in his full and very active 100 years of life
At Any Cost, Avoid Anger
Van Dyke wrote to People magazine that anger is one thing that actually consumes an individual internally, being detrimental to ruin health, happiness, and peace in the long run.
Hate Will Eat You Up And Whatever Is Within
Although Van Dyke may have disliked some individuals in his life, he never permitted himself to feel intense hatred toward any individual; he has always safeguarded his inner peace.
He Quit Smoking and Drinking
Van Dyke does not hesitate to attribute his failure to quitting both habits decades ago as one of the most significant reasons that enabled him to be here. He explained that it was twice as hard to kick smoking as compared to giving up drinking completely.
Three Times A Week At The Gym
Van Dyke continued to go to the gym regularly, even at 99. His physicians were said to have been amazed that he was able to touch his toes, a feat attributed to the amazing lifelong physical dedication that he had.
His Wife Makes Him Young, from 1971
The most significant factor that Van Dyke attributes to his still prominent place is his wife, Arlene Silver, who is 45 years his junior. The fact that they are constantly in love provides him with daily meaning, vitality, and happiness.
He Never Wakes Up In A Bad Mood
The first rule of his book – never wake up grumpy. According to Van Dyke, he actually feels like he is 13 years old in the morning, as far as his physical age and situation do not matter.
The Real Secret In Him Is A Brighter Outlook
Van Dyke credits his success in reaching 99 to always having a more positive attitude toward life, by choosing positivity and optimism over negativity daily in an extraordinarily successful life.
He Wrote A Book About It
Van Dyke released a book titled 100 Rules For Living To 100, in which 100 rules are personal experiences that one draws upon. According to him, it is exactly the memories that have some emotional weight that remain meaningful as long as they matter.
Being Active Is Keeping Him Shrewd
Frequent gym workouts, water aerobics, yoga, and long walks make Van Dyke physically fit and sane. In his quest to enjoy true longevity, he says that staying active is not something that can be bargained about.
The Greatest Legacy Joy Gave Me
Van Dyke is not concerned with his historical remembrance. He is hugely concerned about the happiness that he will be abandoning behind them in hopes that the music and the laughter he was able to leave behind will help him to keep the most valuable part of him alive forever.
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