Can Failure Be Your Greatest Teacher? | Julian Hayes II

Send us Fan MailNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas HelfrichJulian Hayes II shares his journey from medical school to founding Executive Health, a company dedicated to managing health like wealth for busy professionals. With a focus on longevity, high performance, and holistic health, Julian shows how health optimization can transform both personal and business life.About Julian Hayes II:Julian Hayes II is the founder of Executive Health, a consulting firm that merges health and business performance. Originally from Tennessee, Julian's journey led him from a year in medical school in New York to building a career focused on helping leaders achieve peak health. He combines a long-term approach to health with insights into how physical wellness impacts professional success.In this episode, Thomas and Julian discuss:Following Your CallingJulian talks about the pivotal moment in New York City that led him to leave medical school. Inspired by the idea of creating his own path, he shares the challenges he faced from family and society when pursuing an uncharted career in health coaching and consulting.Building Health Like WealthJulian introduces the concept of managing health as an asset, similar to wealth management. He emphasizes planning for a long-term vision, much like investments, and designing a personalized health strategy that allows for longevity and peak performance.Staying Focused Amidst Entrepreneurial DistractionsAs someone with many interests, Julian explains his strategy for staying focused on his core business. He shares how he creates a “future learning curriculum” to explore ideas that may benefit his business, while keeping his primary goals in sight.Key Takeaways:Health for the Long HaulJulian’s approach is to build a strong health foundation for life, considering where clients want to be physically in 30 years. He works backwards to develop a personalized strategy that supports their professional goals and family life.The Importance of MetricsJulian warns against focusing on the wrong metrics, whether in health or business. Instead of obsessing over weight or quick wins, he advises focusing on sustainable gains, like increasing lean body mass and setting meaningful performance milestones.Integrating Health into Everyday LifeJulian helps clients integrate healthy habits into their schedules without sacrificing business demands. He believes that health should enhance productivity, family, and community involvement, making it an asset rather than a burden."If you’re willing to invest in your future, why not invest in your health with the same intentionality?" — Julian Hayes IICONNECT WITH JULIAN HAYES II:Website: https://www.executivehealth.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/ CONNECT WITH THOMAS:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromotedWebsite: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbeenpromoted/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromotedSupport the showhttps://www.youtube.com/@cutthetie