Personal essays by Matthew Wong Sang

A longer life. A life worth living.

I want to live a long, healthy life. But I’m just as interested in what I do with that time: how I think, what I value, and the world I help shape.

100 Years The Dream is where I explore longevity, life philosophy, and society through personal experience, reflection, and argument. It’s a place to question familiar assumptions and work through ideas as my perspective evolves.

What I’m exploring

Longevity — What does it mean to age well, and how should the pursuit of a longer life shape the way we live today?

Life philosophy — What makes time well spent? How do purpose, pleasure, ambition, and relationships fit into a fulfilling life?

Society — How do our ideas about work, success, health, and progress influence our choices—and which of those ideas deserve questioning?

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Three goals that resulted from my depression
How a difficult period helped shape my commitment to longevity, optimism, and public health.

The importance of an open mind in the 21st century
On curiosity, change, and questioning the assumptions we inherit.

Five reasons why I started a blog
The original thinking behind this space, including my experiment in living to 100.

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Behind the essays

The journal holds my running logs, life updates, and everyday experiences. You can also read more about me or get in touch.