Over Forty Wellness Podcast
Over Forty Wellness Podcast
"Business, Philanthropy and Healthy Living" with William Louey
William shares his early life growing up on the Peak in Hong Kong before travelling to the UK to attend Millfield School and later studying Accountancy and Business Management. He made many friends many of whom he remains in contact with today.
William's grandmother, who set up many homes for the elderly and the disabled was an inspiration to him. His idea was to help a handful of scholars who themselves could bring change. William tells this story in the podcast. How from small beginnings he has helped more than 60 scholars over a 30-year period. Scholars who themselves are “Paying Forward” in an ever-growing network.
William is widely recognized as the figurehead of KMB (Kowloon Motor Bus), a venture started by his great grandfather. Transporting 2.8m people across Hong Kong on a daily basis. His main job in KMB is to keep the staff happy.
His grandfather passed away aged 50y and his father passed away at the tender age 49y. This has shaped William’s health journey. William embodies the principles of thriving in midlife and beyond. He shares his own practices in the podcast offering actionable strategies to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for healthy living, William embodies and shares the principles of thriving in midlife and beyond.
Timing
4:21 I grew up on the peak …I spent most of time with my grandmother, she inspired me… to become a philanthropist….
5:29 I was most happy when … I went to boarding school… I still meet up with my boarding friends…
7:51 I am an international person… I studied accountancy and international management…
9:20 My father died when I was 18…
10:19 I am an only child… growing up was a good experience…
11:46 There is no such thing as good or bad, everything has a silver lining…
12:28 [Being a philanthropist] … Granny was a philanthropist… it inspired me… my idea was to help a handful of bright scholars and they can change the world…
16:23 [Richard Yen Story] … Identifying the first scholars… many hurdles…
21:14 Over 60 scholars have benefited… We are planning a 30th anniversary…
23:18 [Pay it Forward Foundation]… Scholars paying for new scholars…
24:36 [Kowloon Motor Bus Co. story] … Great Grandfather started it… 2.8m people transported/day…
26:10 My main job in KMB is to keep my staff happy…
27:33{The Pet Bus] … A pet dedicated bus route…
30:52 My father died very young – 49y… my grandfather died at 50y…. I became health conscious from the age of 18y …
32:57 I started seeing a cardiologist… I take supplements… 2 major body checkups/y… blood works…
34:56 I have 2 body check ups every year… Then the blood work is very important… I am high in mercury and lead…
36:37 I work out a lot… I adapt to my age… be more proactive… I am ageing slower than my peers…
38:55 I run up to my office on the 15/F once a day – carrying 45lbs…
41:18 Jogging or long aerobic exercise create oxidative stress for me…
45:04 [My Scholarship]… most important… social connection… I enjoy real people interaction…
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