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Published Sep 23, 2022

How I Spend $15,000/Year To Get & Stay Ripped (As An Entrepreneur) (#366)

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri share their personal fitness journeys, revealing how they allocate $15,000 annually to achieve peak physical condition while exploring the balance between discipline and motivation, financial investments in health, and the importance of functional fitness for a productive and enjoyable life.
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  • Sam's Routine

    shares his comprehensive fitness routine, emphasizing a balance between strength training and cardio. He works out daily, incorporating four days of strength training and three days of cardio, with a focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and achieving personal fitness goals 1. Sam's approach is self-educated, drawing from podcasts and books, and he invests in various fitness tools and subscriptions, such as MyFitnessPal and fitness podcasts, to support his journey 2. He believes that fitness is crucial for a long and healthy life, stating, "The point of business and money is, like, to live a really long and good life. And the really the best way to do that money is maybe number two. Number one is just like being fit" 3.

       

    Shaan's Approach

    takes a different approach to fitness, focusing on enjoying the process rather than setting strict deadlines. He views fitness as an infinite game, where the goal is to build sustainable habits without the pressure of timelines 4. Shaan emphasizes the importance of starting the day with an intense workout to enhance focus and productivity, likening it to a primal reset that prepares him for the day ahead 5. He shares his philosophy, "I'm going to put no timelines on this. I'm going to put no deadlines. I'm going to make it where it's unfailable. My only goal is to rebuild my habits of eating and exercise to be healthy" 4.

       

    Discipline

    The discussion shifts to the importance of discipline over motivation in maintaining fitness routines. and agree that while motivation can kickstart a fitness journey, discipline is essential for long-term success 6. Sam reflects on his own experiences, highlighting how discipline has been key in both his business and fitness endeavors. Shaan adds a nuanced perspective, suggesting that discipline is about remembering what you truly want, rather than forcing yourself to do something 6. He explains, "Discipline is just remembering what you really want, because in the moment, you want to just sit down and rest, or you just want to chill. You just want to eat that bag of chips or whatever. But it's like, okay, that is something I want, but what do I really want?" 6.

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