What is the first foundation, you might ask?
It’s something I see too many people around me neglect—or even ignore.
And that is our health.
Far too many people skip over the #1 foundation and jump straight to #2, #3, #4, and #5.
Yes, family, friends, and work are important.
But that doesn’t mean we should ignore our health.
Because everything else in our lives is built on it.
I first realized this when I read The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett.
In the book, he shares how he only realized this himself when COVID-19 first hit.
He found studies showing that people who contracted COVID and were obese were 113% more likely to be hospitalized.
The harsh reality is that unhealthy people are at a much higher risk of health risks—and even
life-threatening consequences
But we have to recognize that some people have minimal time—entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, single moms with five children, working-class dads, and busy college students.
It’s okay to have periods when we prioritize work for two months, family life for three months, etc.
And rather than dropping everything else, we should at least maintain each area.
That’s how real progress is made.
So as you read this, let it motivate you to start taking action today—not discourage you.
Some may think, "I already knew this," but I agree with Alex Hormozi’s words:
“We need to be reminded more than we need to be taught.”
Hope this was helpful in some way and that it might help at least one person.
I’d love to know: what do your days look like, and how do you structure them to help you succeed?