Description

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.