Jun 3, 2026

What if the goal isn’t just to live longer, but to remain capable of doing the things you love for as long as possible?

After decades as a physician, surgeon, and medical innovator, Dr. Arnon Krongrad believes we’ve been asking the wrong question. Rather than chasing longevity, he’s focused on something he calls “functional supremacy.”

Today, Arnon challenges conventional thinking about health and aging. You’ll hear why he believes physical, cognitive, and emotional function may matter far more than simply adding years to our lives.

We discuss:

• How to prepare for a life you still want to be living decades from now
  
• Why the best health goal may have nothing to do with a number on a chart
  
• The challenge of staying physically, mentally, and emotionally sharp as we age
  
• What becomes possible when you stop measuring success by lifespan alone
  
• How to build a future worth staying healthy for

 

Resources:
Ezz: https://worldofezz.com

Learn more about Ezzpedition 2026: https://www.worldofezz.com/ezzpedition2026/

About Arnon:
Dr. Arnon Krongrad joined his first house call at age six and never really stopped. In a career spanning nearly 60 years, he’s delivered babies in remote Africa, conducted pioneering medical research, and helped introduce laparoscopic prostate surgery to the United States.

Today, Arnon spends his time exploring health, human performance, nutrition, fitness, and the countless questions that capture his curiosity. Through Ezz, he shares what he’s learning while pursuing a simple goal: staying healthy, capable, and adventurous enough to hike the Otter Trail when he’s 115.