296. Operate Like A Professional Athlete
In this episode we're switching gears a little and talking about taking care of yourself to boost your business results.
You need to treat yourself like a pro athlete, which means putting self-care and health first to keep your business game strong.
This is something that we both have learnt the hard way. Avoid our mistakes and make health a core value. It's a game-changer for making better decisions and staying on top of your game.
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Summary Points
- Importance of treating oneself like a professional athlete in entrepreneurship
- Prioritizing self-care and health in entrepreneurship
- Impact of self-care on productivity and success
- Acknowledging neglect of self-care in early entrepreneurial journeys
- Making progress in self-care and health, rather than striving for perfection
- Trap of prioritizing business success over personal well-being
- Personal journey of neglecting health while building businesses
- Lifestyle factors and the importance of quality sleep
- Value of health as a core value in entrepreneurship
- Significance of self-care and health for long-term success
Timestamps
The importance of treating yourself like a professional athlete (00:00:00)
Ben discusses the significance of treating oneself like a professional athlete in entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for good sleep, proper nutrition, and mental health.
The impact of self-care on productivity and well-being (00:01:05)
Ben shares personal experiences and insights on how prioritizing self-care and health led to increased productivity, improved well-being, and better relationships.
The significance of intentional self-care (00:01:58)
Jon emphasizes the importance of intentional self-care, highlighting the need for continual improvement in physical and mental well-being, especially for entrepreneurs.
The trap of prioritizing business over personal well-being (00:07:28)
Ben and Jon discuss the trap of prioritizing business success over personal well-being, leading to long-term negative consequences and strained relationships.
The impact of sleep on decision-making and business success (00:12:52)
Jon explains the crucial role of sleep in decision-making and its direct impact on business success, emphasizing the need for adequate sleep for entrepreneurs.
The journey of self-improvement and experiencing personal values (00:15:06)
Ben and Jon discuss the journey of self-improvement, experiencing personal values, and the importance of making progress in health and well-being.
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296. Operate Like A Professional Athlete