Joyful Longevity Isn’t Luck - It’s a Mindset: Lessons from Andrew Jobling

What If Longevity Wasn’t Just About Diet and Exercise?

Andrew Jobling’s story isn’t just inspirational—it’s refreshingly human.

He’s a former pro footy player with no writing background who became the bestselling author of eight books. But more than that, he’s someone who has spent the last 30+ years proving that mindset trumps circumstance when it comes to living a long, healthy, meaningful life.

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, Andrew shares the powerful (and often hilarious) journey that shaped his philosophy of “joyful longevity.”

🧠 You Don’t Need to Be Perfect—You Just Need to Start

Andrew’s wellness philosophy flies in the face of quick fixes and extremes.
Forget restrictive rules. Forget waiting until you're “ready.”

“Success is not about talent. It’s about doing the right things for long enough.”

From football setbacks to publishing rejections, Andrew shows how consistency, belief, and simple habits build real momentum—even for the so-called “unmotivatable.”

📚 From Footy Field to Bestseller List

Andrew’s first book was written with no time, no qualifications, and a whole lot of self-doubt. But he kept writing.
Eight books later, his work—including The Wellness Puzzle and T.E.A.R.S. of Joy—has helped thousands rethink what it means to be healthy and fulfilled.

“The best way to help people change is to make them believe they already can.”

🧬 Wellness Is a Puzzle—Not a Prescription

What drives Andrew is his mission to engage the unengaged—to help everyday people believe in their worth and choose habits that feel good, not forced.

His advice? Stop trying to control everything. Start creating a life you enjoy now—because that’s what sticks.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Joyful longevity starts in the mind

• You don’t need motivation—just momentum

• Start where you are and be okay with messy action

• Belief in yourself is more important than willpower

• Helping others starts with helping yourself first

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🔄 A Practice Worth Trying

Write down:

1. One habit you enjoy that supports your health (e.g. walking, reading, stretching).

2. One person you want to positively influence this week.

3. One thing you're proud of—right now, as you are.

Small shifts create ripple effects. That’s the wellness wave Andrew lives by.

🎧 Watch or listen now—and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

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