Mind, Body & Spirit
You may be wondering what a topic like “Mind, Body & Spirit” has to do with becoming financially independent. In my opinion, it has everything to do with becoming and staying financially independent and wealthy! I oftentimes read stories of business owners or company executives who achieve great success, yet neglect their health. One article I read a while back featured an executive who was proud of having achieved a certain financial goal in a short period of time. When asked about his lifestyle, however, he claimed that he was drinking in excess of 20 cups of coffee a day and his diet was not at all too healthy.
It is my firm belief that a quest towards financial independence must also include improving one’s mind, body, and spirit. This is not optional; It is vital. What is the point of being rich if you are going to be too sick and stressed out to enjoy it?
As someone who in his earier years grew up on all sorts of junk food, I am convinced that you really are what you eat. I noticed a profound change in myself over the years by switching from unhealthy foods to ones that are healthier for me. Don’t get me wrong - I am not advocating drastic measures such as chewing on alfalfa sprouts and not ever having so much as one cup of coffee ever again. However, personal responsibility in taking care of one’s mind, body, and spirit is essential, in my opinion, to overall financial independence in the future. Think of all the money you will save on those expensive restaurants and medical bills.
While we cannot predict what the future will bring, we can at least make an effort to improve our own personal well-being. It is not only the financial gain, but the quality of life to be able to enjoy those gains that is important.