When To Reprioritize Health and Fitness While Running a Growing Business?

Health is one of those things that should be #1 above most things. Think about when you're on an airplane and they mention putting on the safety vest first before helping someone else. If your health is not 100%, you will be not in the best frame of mind to lead your team as effectively as possible.

I believe  that when you prioritize  your health and appearance.  It bleeds over into your business.  I actually own a gym aswell as an excavation  company.  So it's easier  for me. But it is important  and should be a priority.  

Years ago, I would never take time off until my body forced me to (illness, mental health, etc)

I've found it’s easier to prioritize the gym and eating right once less things relied on me. At this stage I’ve been out of daily ops for almost two years- I go to the gym five days per week (with 3 kids) and I no longer eat what’s easy to have at my desk haha.

All in all, I would say it becomes a priority when you make it a priority! 

Tough one, I've fell into bad habits as I work 7 days a week from 5am-10pm. Driving, fast food, take out, new born, and wife pregnant again. I used to box and do bjj 6 days a week.

One thing I have noticed is that health problems tend to force themselves onto the calendar eventually. It is often easier to schedule a few hours each week for exercise now than lose weeks or months later dealing with burnout, injuries, or illness.

To do this you need to make it easy for yourself. I have a set up of basic stuff at home and I also have a gym at our office. Now I know not everyone can have that BUT you can have something at home. Don't have that? take 15 minutes to stretch every couple hours. Can't get yourself to do that? Just eat healthy. 

The biggest hack I've done this year is getting pre-prepared meal. It's about $11-$12 per meal, and if you crunch the numbers it's a no brainer. That's $120 with tax to not have to do anything but heat it up. There's variety also. If you spent that same $120 at the grocery store, you'd have to eat the same thing, make it yourself, pack it etc. The other meal I supplement with a shake and hard boiled eggs from costco.  

I'm struggling with the same issue. WHEN will it become a part of my daily life? As a healthcare professional, I know the right answer but the truth is, it's freaking hard.

Brand, congratulations on the milestone. While I may not have the specific tactical blueprint you need for this stage, I am thoroughly impressed by your trajectory and operational momentum. Trust your instincts—they got you to this level. Keep driving forward. Best of luck

I’m not at your level in business yet and don’t have a family, but I still make working out a priority. I train about 4 days a week—usually 1–2 days during the week, then I stack workouts on the weekends when I’m not working.

I also try to stay consistent with eating. I’ll have a solid breakfast in the morning and pack a good meal to get me through the day.

If you need any help with nutrition feel free to MSG me, I can give you a few tips. i competed in bodybuilding over a decade, once we find you a system that works (foods that you like and are easy) we can put those on autopilot.