A woman aged 101 has revealed what the secret is to living a long life after she admitted that she ‘would die’ if she quit one particularly important habit.
The woman in question is Ann Angeletti who has now reached over a century of life.
She lives in New Jersey, where unbelievably the centenarian is still busy working six days a week in her store, Curiosity Jewellers.
Angeletti runs the business alongside her daughter and granddaughter, where she will still venture into the city to strike up business deals.
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Her work ethic dates back to the second World War when her husband was sent overseas to fight.
During this time, Angeletti took up work in a Navy Yard before becoming a waitress.
Speaking to Eyewitness News ABC7NY, she said: “If I retire, I die, so I can not stay home.”
During the conversation, Angeletti shared her own tips on how other people can reach the incredible age of 100, highlighting how important self-care is.
She explained: “You must get up. You must shower. You must eat. You must take care of yourself.”
Angeletti continued: “If you don’t like what you’re doing, then change. Always focus on building relationships first.”
Angeletti practices what she preaches as she explained that her connections with her customers are pivotal in developing herself and her business.
The 101 year old went on to say: “See, I don’t care if customers don’t buy. They come in and we have coffee.”
Despite her age, Angeletti continues to play an active role in the community, with many people remarking on how inspirational she is.
One business associate said to her: “You are the biggest inspiration for me myself. I love you, always asking for a better price.”
Many people took to the YouTube comment section of the interview to share their own reactions to the clip, with one user writing: “That is the most youthful 100+ year old I have ever seen.”
Another said: “We don't stop moving because we get old ... WE GET OLD BECAUSE WE STOP MOVING. This is such an inspiration.”
A third person commented: “Noticed that she is walking and getting her exercise.Having a sedentary life is not good for longevity.”
And a fourth added: “She loves what she's doing, and is living an authentic life. That and basic self care, along with staying away from toxic behaviors, is a big part of it.”