How Successful Investors Stay Healthy
One of the reasons I chose stronger living as a primary focus for my current podcast, Invest Well, Be Well, is because of a favorite tradition from my previous podcast, The Weighing Machine. At the end of each episode, I would ask guests the same question: How do you maintain your health?
The answers were always thoughtful—and often just as insightful as the investment themes and topics we discussed. After all, long-term success in investing isn’t only about markets; it’s about sustaining the energy, clarity, and resilience needed to make sound decisions over time.
After reviewing nearly a hundred guest responses, several key themes stand out.
Movement Is Medicine
The most common answer is simple: keep moving. Many guests build their days around regular physical activity, whether it’s structured workouts, hiking several miles, or just staying active in small ways. Exercise isn’t only about physical strength—it helps maintain focus and manage stress, two essentials for investors and business leaders alike.
Mental Discipline Matters
Nearly as often, guests highlighted the importance of mental clarity and discipline. Meditation, mindfulness practices, setting boundaries, or simply taking time to reflect were frequently cited. Health, in their view, is as much about what you think—and how you manage stress—as it is about what you eat or how much you exercise.
Routines Provide Stability
Several guests emphasized consistency. A structured morning routine or steady daily habits provide a sense of balance and predictability in an unpredictable world. Just as disciplined processes matter in investing, they matter in self-care.
Balance and Recovery
Another recurring theme is the value of rest and recovery. Some mentioned sleep, others alternative therapies like acupuncture, but the underlying principle is the same: sustainable performance requires downtime. Without it, even the sharpest investors risk burning out.
The Power of Environment
A smaller but important group of guests pointed to the benefits of being outdoors—sunshine, nature, and fresh air. These simple practices help reset perspective and create space for clear thinking.
Nutrition and Moderation
Finally, a few guests pointed out that diet and moderation matter. Eating reasonably, limiting alcohol, and paying attention to what fuels your body can make a significant difference over time.
Health Is Personal
Beyond these broad categories, there was a wide variety of unique responses—everything from saunas and cold plunges to surrounding oneself with positive, supportive people. The diversity of answers is a reminder that health is highly personal. What matters most is finding a routine that works for you, one that helps you stay energized, focused, and resilient.
The lesson: Just as there’s no single “best” investment strategy, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to health. The consistent thread across all the answers is intentionality. The best investors know that maintaining health—physical, mental, and emotional—is not optional. It’s a discipline, and like diversification, it’s a cornerstone of long-term success.
Invest Well, Be Well.