When we first decided to start our own fitness company, I had a heartfelt conversation with my mother as to whether it was a good idea for us to strike out on our own. Was it smart to leave secure jobs with guaranteed salaries to follow our passion for fitness and make a name for ourselves? I knew a career in fitness would keep us in great health and give us more time with family and our young son, but could we really trade a comfortable paycheck for the uncertainty of entrepreneurship?
Her words were short and to the point. “Remember these three things: Health, Family, and Job.”
These three things are the most important simple factors to consider in your life but they need to be ranked in the order I said: Health, Family, and then Job.
Now I’m going address them in reverse:
#3 Job: Yes you need a job. Unless you have earned enough money in life in order to retire in comfort now, you will be working in some form or other for a good portion of your life. It’s important to try and find a job that is fulfilling but above all it needs to put food on the table.
#2 Family: These are the people who stand by you through thick and thin. They are your support, your comfort and your happiness. These are the people in your life you would do anything for and they the same for you.
#1 Health: The most important part of your life you need to pay attention to. Everything else falls by the sidelines. If you are unhealthy you will not be able to care for your Family. If you are unhealthy you can’t do the Job that puts food on the table. Sadly this is always the first thing we neglect when times get tough. Taking time for ourselves and our own physical and mental health always seems selfish when we think of what we need to do the address #2 & #3.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!
Take the time to help yourself. Eat healthy meals, cook for yourself, exercise, go for walks, and enjoy the company of others rather than the company of TV. Go to the Doctor, Dentist, Chiropractor, or Acupuncturist. Get a massage. Try Shopping locally, Eating locally, Socializing Locally. Join a club, join a team, and build a community. Do the things you love and meet the people who love what you do. Make the most of this life. It’s yours. Don’t waste it.
Take care of your health and Family and Finance will follow.
Dedicated to your success,
Sean Gogarty
SGO Fitness 