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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

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7:00 AM: My day usually starts with coffee and cookbooks. Yup, I’m that person that thinks about what we’re having for dinner while having breakfast. I actually find that menu planning jumpstarts my brain and creativity in the morning. My recent go-to’s are the Il Buco cookbook, Dan Kluger’s Chasing Flavor and Fuschia Dunlop’s Land of Fish and Rice for Chinese ideas...and I know I’m onto something good when Gigi starts licking my face in approval.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

Written by Natasha Wolff

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8:15 AM: When not jamming out on the Peloton or strength training, I’m out for a long walk. This time of year is particularly beautiful with all the Fall wildflowers in full bloom. These walks, which I incorporate with qi gong movement, allow me to think through my to-do list and work out issues all while taking in nature and breathing crisp, clear country air. It’s like motivation meets meditation and it gets my energy flowing.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

Written by Natasha Wolff

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10:30 AM: Dressed and ready for the day ahead. Everyone assumes after a long career in media, fashion and retail, I am the quintessential clothes horse. But in fact, I hate getting dressed and having to make another decision. So these days, I’m pretty much into the classics (with a twist) from Alex Mill. Since launching The Hao Life and the hectic schedule that comes with a start-up, I’ve been trying to streamline every aspect of my life and the ease of having a stylish daily uniform that doesn’t require too much thought is a godsend. Even my glasses from Artsee Hudson go from regular to shades when they hit the sun. It's all about ease.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

Written by Natasha Wolff

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10:45 AM: First stop in town is always Rubiner’s, our local cheesemonger and gourmet shop. I’m addicted to tinned fish and they have a huge selection. They also have the most beautiful sourdoughs from Creature Bread, one of the best bakeries in the Berkshires. I can’t think of a better lunch than a crusty loaf, great sardines, some prosciutto and cornichons.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

Written by Natasha Wolff

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11:10 AM: Next stop, the Great Barrington farmers market. I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of functional food, the idea that food can both nourish and heal. When I was growing up, my mother always believed the kitchen cabinet was the ultimate medicine cabinet. The chilis, which are super rich in capsaicin and carotenoids (two powerful antioxidants), look particularly good today and will be part of dinner tonight.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

Written by Natasha Wolff

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12:45 PM: Back at home, lunch is served and this picture speaks for itself. Simple and perfect.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

Written by Natasha Wolff

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1:30 PM: After lunch, I’m excited to review the new brand images for The Hao Life. The upcoming campaign, by Jenifer Walter Design and Tucker Roudes, spotlights all the hero ingredients in our wellness formulas in a fresh, graphic and modern way. It’s been really fun thinking about how to make traditional Chinese medicine approachable, relevant and easy to understand.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

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3:30 PM: Time for a mental refresh. I always try to spend some time everyday in the garden as it's very fulfilling to see the fruits of your labor (well actually my husband, James’). Right now the lettuces, chicories, herbs, tomatoes and dahlias are all in their glory. This radicchio is looking particularly good.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

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6:50 PM: The light this time of year is incredible, especially at sunset. So if I’m not on a Zoom or in the middle of a project, I try to get outside during the magic hour to take a few deep breaths and say a few words of gratitude for another day.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

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7:20 PM: Time to make dinner. Tonight it’s steamed cod with ginger, scallions and chilis and sauteed bok choy with garlic...two of my favorite classic Cantonese dishes that I grew up eating.

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24 Hours With William Li

The wellness entrepreneur and media personality shares a typical day in his life with DuJour

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8:30 PM: TV and unwind time. Right now my faves are Ted Lasso, Only Murders in the Building and Nine Perfect Strangers. I make a pot of my favorite ginger lemon tea from The Art of Tea (great for digestion and relaxation) and settle in for a few episodes before turning in for the night.

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