Hi, thanks for visiting.
I’m Dejan (Dex) Zivkovic. I write here at thepursuitofhealthy.com. The single question that I want to answer through my writing is, “How can we create a great life?” In other words, I write about ideas you can use to be happier, healthier, and more successful.
I have appeared on podcasts and as a guest writer at www.maximalbeing.com. I am also the creator of the popular A-B-Cs Newsletter. Click here for more and to sign up. It’s free.
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- Author of The Pursuit of Healthy Articles
- Creator of the A-B-Cs of Wellbeing Newsletter
- Guest writer at www.maximalbeing.com
- Podcast guest
Hi, thanks for visiting.
I’m Dejan (Dex) Zivkovic, I write here at The Pursuit of Healthy. The singularly important question that inspires my work is, “How can we create greatness in our lives?”
I have appeared on podcasts and as a guest writer at www.maximalbeing.com. I am also the creator of the popular A-B-Cs Newsletter. Click here for more and to sign up. It’s free.
- Author of The Pursuit of Healthy Articles
- Creator of the A-B-Cs of Wellbeing Newsletter
- Guest writer at www.maximalbeing.com
- Podcast guest
The Pursuit of Healthy and You
I struggle with the same things we all do. There are days I’d rather binge-watch a show instead of going for a workout. I’m capable of making poor decisions. I can be impatient and get frustrated when things don’t go as planned. And sometimes, I’d rather eat a cheeseburger than a kale salad.
At times, we have all wondered why it seems so incredibly hard to get from where we are now to where we would like to be. If you would like to discover research-driven ways to live better, like I would, you’ve come to the right place.
I am fascinated by high achievers. Often, I write about artists, athletes, and business people that interest me. I like to learn about their accomplishments, what they have in common and how they got there.
Through reading and research, I find science-backed ideas that I build upon. My writing comes from wisdom in the fields of science, history, economics, medicine, philosophy and more. I believe that these ideas can be used by all of us as we try to improve at just about anything. I hope you will find them useful.
The articles, newsletters and social posts discuss:
- lifestyle choices
- behavior change
- motivation
- evidence-based self-improvement
- productivity
I enjoy writing about these topics and more. It is through this website that I want to create a community for all of us interested in a happier, healthier, and more successful life.
Throughout our history as human beings, we make progress from the wisdom left behind by those who lived before us. We all learn and improve the way we live by building upon that knowledge. This website is my small contribution.
My work on this website reminds me that I don’t have all the solutions. I find myself learning a lot along the way. But, what I am excited most by is sharing with you with what I’ve come across so far. Most of all, I hope you’ll use what you find here to help you achieve something exciting and ambitious in your own life.
You don’t have to wait for a New Year or even a new day to get started. Take the first step. Start by reading an article and sign up for the newsletter. Now is always the time to begin. Let’s go!
About Me
Here are a few things you may want to know about me …
Creator of The Pursuit of Healthy website and The A-B-Cs of Well-being Newsletter
- new articles every two weeks
- publisher of the free A-B-Cs Newsletter every month (coming soon)
- growing a community committed to well-being, higher achievement and continuous improvement
Podcast appearances and guest writing
- guest author on www.maximalbeing.com
- podcast guest on the maximalbeings podcast (with my good friend Shaffer Mok, M.D.)
- creator of custom fitness plans for clients
Anesthetist and (former) Research Scientist
- I have been practicing anesthesia for over 20 years
- my first graduate degree was in biochemical research
- worked on the human genome project as a genetics research assistant
Fitness enthusiast and (former) athlete
- in college, I was an NCAA All-Region soccer player
- current workouts include running, cycling, rowing, climbing as well as HIIT and strength workouts
- my current est. VO2 max: 52
Other Interests of Mine
I’m attracted to things that inspire us all. Sometimes I like to write about these things as well …
Inspiring Achievements.
I am fascinated by athletes, writers, CEOs, and others who strive for greatness. Michael Jordan. Disney’s Robert Iger. The philosopher Aristotle. Inventor and scientist Nikola Tesla.
Interesting Talks & Quotes.
Hall-of-Fame speeches, commencement addresses, quotes from philosophers and more. Useful wisdom from amazing people who found success in their work and their lives.
Great Reads.
Not surprisingly, I spend a lot of time reading and researching. Many of the titles I come across are useful, but some are game-changers. Check out my recommended reading list here.
Wonders of the World & the Universe.
I’m fascinated by the planet we live on. Amazing discoveries about the earth and the universe always make me stop for a moment and realize that we are all part of something much larger.
Great Reads.
Not surprisingly, I spend a lot of time reading and researching. Many of the titles I come across are useful, but some are game-changers. Check out my recommended reading list here.
Inspiring Talks & Quotes.
Hall-of-Fame speeches, commencement addresses, quotes from philosophers and more. We can learn useful life-lessons from amazing people who found success in their work and their lives.
Wonders of the World & the Universe.
I’m fascinated by the planet we live on. Amazing discoveries about the earth and the universe always make me stop for a moment and realize that we are all part of something much larger.