I built a six-figure remote business and walked away from the 9 to 5 at age 46. Every Tuesday, I email a story, tip, or idea to help you climb down the corporate ladder and live life on your terms.
I'm hiring a fitness coach...here's why
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I was confident my fitness would improve when I left the 9-5 in 2022. After all, I was trading in an hour-long commute and sitting at a desk 40 hours a week for complete control over my time. With a more flexible schedule, it was a foregone conclusion that I would have more time to eat well and exercise. Or so I thought. One of the challenges of being self-employed is that you tend to think about your business around the clock. When you're not doing the work, you're thinking about the work that must get done, where you will find more clients, and the many other aspects of running a business. Balancing work and family time has been relatively easy for me. However, I have struggled to prioritize my health and fitness. I have had good and bad months but haven't sustained any real progress. And after throwing my back out last week and spending 7 or 8 days trying to stand without excruciating pain, I've decided that enough is enough. "Change happens when staying in your current situation becomes more painful than the change that's required." I tell people this all the time. In fact, it's what drove me to build my side hustle into a full-time business and walk away from the 9-5 at age 46. Now, I'm applying the same principle to my health and fitness. So, why spend the money to hire a trainer? I have all the knowledge. I know what's required regarding nutrition, strength training, sleep, etc. I also have the time. My schedule is more flexible than most people's. What I'm struggling with is the implementation and accountability. I've known this for a while, but I've finally reached a point where I'm no longer willing to stay in the same place (fitness-wise). So, I'm reaching out to a trainer for help. I'm excited but also nervous because I know they will move me outside my comfort zone. You might feel the same way about starting a side hustle, business, or other area of life. Have you reached the point where you know you can't keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome? Are you ready to make a change? I hope my little update resonates with you! If so, I'd love to hear from you. Please reply to this email or send me a note anytime! - Colin |
9-5 Escape by Colin Graves
I built a six-figure remote business and walked away from the 9 to 5 at age 46. Every Tuesday, I email a story, tip, or idea to help you climb down the corporate ladder and live life on your terms.
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