I've coached some of the most successful entrepreneurs on the planet.
The ones who stay lean and healthy all year round do these 7 things differently than the average person:
1) They do 3 non-negotiable workouts a week
Doesn't matter where they are or what they're doing. They always hit their workouts.
If time is tight, they do circuit training. If they have more time, they do 2-set training, which takes the workout to 40 minutes.
Nothing gets in the way. Non-negotiable.
Doesn't matter where they are or what they're doing. They always hit their workouts.
If time is tight, they do circuit training. If they have more time, they do 2-set training, which takes the workout to 40 minutes.
Nothing gets in the way. Non-negotiable.
2) They stack movement on top of other tasks
Walking meetings. Watching videos on a treadmill. Listening to podcasts while walking. Using talk-to-text apps like Wispr Flow while moving.
They don't do this to burn calories. They do it to fuel their brain and energy.
Walking meetings. Watching videos on a treadmill. Listening to podcasts while walking. Using talk-to-text apps like Wispr Flow while moving.
They don't do this to burn calories. They do it to fuel their brain and energy.
3) They eat the same meals most days
They automate their meals so they can reduce decision fatigue.
Then they leave flexibility for dinners out with their wife or going out to dinner.
This is how they stay consistent without feeling restricted.
They automate their meals so they can reduce decision fatigue.
Then they leave flexibility for dinners out with their wife or going out to dinner.
This is how they stay consistent without feeling restricted.
4) They have a sleep cave
Their bedroom is set up so that deep sleep happens automatically. Cool, dark, quiet. No screens.
They don't try to sleep better. They engineer the environment so it's unavoidable.
They may not get the hours needed all the time, but they do focus on quality.
Their bedroom is set up so that deep sleep happens automatically. Cool, dark, quiet. No screens.
They don't try to sleep better. They engineer the environment so it's unavoidable.
They may not get the hours needed all the time, but they do focus on quality.
5) They have a Health Dashboard
They monitor KPI's to stay on track.
Basic level: bodyweight and waist measurement weekly.
Deeper level: DEXA scans and blood work quarterly.
What gets measured gets managed. They treat their body like they treat their business.
They monitor KPI's to stay on track.
Basic level: bodyweight and waist measurement weekly.
Deeper level: DEXA scans and blood work quarterly.
What gets measured gets managed. They treat their body like they treat their business.
6) They remove as many decisions for their health as possible
Workouts are scheduled in their calendar. Meals are prepped or delivered.
They don't think about what to eat or when to train.
Health is systemized, so all they have to do is execute.
Workouts are scheduled in their calendar. Meals are prepped or delivered.
They don't think about what to eat or when to train.
Health is systemized, so all they have to do is execute.
7) The biggest difference is identity
They don't do these things to weigh less on the scale. They do it because health is a top priority.
It's the vehicle for closing deals, being present with family, and performing at a high level.
It's who they are, not something they force.
They don't do these things to weigh less on the scale. They do it because health is a top priority.
It's the vehicle for closing deals, being present with family, and performing at a high level.
It's who they are, not something they force.
Now, you may not be a successful entrepreneur (or maybe you are).
The main takeaway is to stop relying on willpower and start relying on systems.
Schedule, automate, and remove the decisions. Make health part of your operating system, and the results take care of themselves.
The main takeaway is to stop relying on willpower and start relying on systems.
Schedule, automate, and remove the decisions. Make health part of your operating system, and the results take care of themselves.
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