57. The Blind Spot Of High Performers: Sacrificing Health On The Altar Of Success

Welcome back to Hunger Hunt Feast! Today we are going to have a little #realtalk...  As we age we need to start taking our health more seriously. The 20-year old lifestyle should be left in your 20's. It can feel easy to manage your health and weight when you can eat whatever you want and hustle it off at the gym.  We to leave the 'hustle' health mentally behind and start applying wisdom to achieve optimal health.  Learn more about finding rest in your success, how to be around longer for your family along with tips to keep you happy and healthy so you can enjoy your life again.  QUICK NOTES FROM ZANE: Career driven high performers greatest liability is their health The pace maintained in your 20's and 30's can cause health issue in your 40's and 50's In the effort to take advantage of your most productive years, health is sacrificed on the altar of success As the symptoms of metabolic disease increase you risk cutting short your productive years Some high performers maintain both a demanding job and compete in a recreational sport increasing physical stress with little recovery The desire to win and be successful drives you to ignore pain and fatigue and feel guilty about rest Its time to change your strategy voluntarily before you are forced to by an unforeseen health event Change how you motivate yourself away from fear of failure Delegate more work related tasks, plan healthy meals, make time for rest, adequate sleep and time with loved ones Time is short Eliminate decision fatigue by planning ahead and using wearable tech to help manage your lifestyle choices Get regular blood tests and track progress Focus on lifestyle changes as accomplishments rather than an immediate result that may not be sustainable   Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY: Carrot or Stick? Work smarter, not harder. Zane talks about life's primary motivators Health is not an afterthought Competitive people and stress levels Everything in your lore cannot run at max levels Evolving from hustle to wisdom Enjoy the feast The importance of sleep Eliminating decision fatigue Recommended alcohol intake for optimal health Considering relationships on your health journey Making time for the important things Managing your habits