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\u201cSound mind, sound body.\u201d<\/p>\n

In college, this meant maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA and partying as much as possible \u2013 all while staying in shape. My experience in a fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon<\/a> (SigEp) helped me live out this motto. I focused on my studies, and I worked out often to stay in shape (to a certain extent) as a full-time student.<\/p>\n

In addition, SigEp was the cornerstone that gave me the vision and desire to run my own company. This is after all the leadership and social skills I gained from living with 56 other guys.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s fast-forward three years after college. I founded Dog Media<\/a>, which I believe has become a creative powerhouse. However, my physical health has declined since I started working 16-hours a day and stopped hitting the gym. With all this physical inactivity, I gained 10 pounds, partly due to the types of food I\u2019m eating. (Any of my friends would vouch that I used to be a health nut.) All of this got me thinking about my SigEp roots and the struggles that other entrepreneurs face when they\u2019re trying to balance the startup lifestyle with a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Here are five helpful tips to combat the daily grind of working in a startup without compromising your physical or emotional health. Take it from me. These are all mistakes I have made that I am now in the process of correcting.<\/p>\n

1. Prep Your Meals<\/b><\/h3>\n

I take advice from a good friend and Doctor of Physical Therapy named Ilya Gluskin<\/a>, who preps his meals like a mad man. Taking the time to make your meals ahead of time will help you control your portions and ingredients. In effect, this could help you lose weight and save money, too.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/b>It\u2019s All About the R & R<\/b><\/h3>\n

My managing partner Brandon Ray says it best: \u201cYou should work smarter, not harder.\u201d My retort is always the same: \u201cWork smarter and <\/i>harder.\u201d To do this, you should always feel fresh and well rested. I easily fall victim to trying to work every minute, every day. If you\u2019ve started your own business before, you may know the feeling. It\u2019s important to take at least one day off a week and make sure you take a vacation when you\u2019re feeling burned out. This is for your sanity.<\/p>\n

3. Own Your Mornings<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you run your own company, you need to make sure you\u2019re sharp the moment you walk into the office. What helps here is having a set routine. For myself, I like waking up at least 2 hours ahead before I\u2019m at my desk. I\u2019ll make some coffee and eat breakfast, watch the news, or listen to my favorite show\/podcast. Get your brain up and running so that when you get in at 9 a.m., you\u2019re operating at noon speed.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/b>Exercise Often<\/b><\/h3>\n

Besides all the great benefits that come with exercising, it\u2019s important to keep your body strong and healthy. If you\u2019re like me, your brain is probably running like a Lamborghini engine right now. It\u2019s absolutely essential that you don\u2019t lose sight of your own health. Spend an hour hitting the gym, playing ball, or doing something<\/i> to ensure your body will keep up with your mind.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0<\/b>Don\u2019t Disappear<\/b><\/h3>\n

As easy as it is to disappear from your circle of friends while your business is growing, it\u2019s essential to make time for them. This is not only beneficial to your social life, but also quite crucial in business to ensure that you stay grounded and get the proper \u201cgut check\u201d every now and then.<\/p>\n

Through my college years, SigEp was my support system. I wouldn\u2019t feel right ending this post without a shout out to my fraternity brothers, who have helped me succeed in school and life. Ensuring that you keep a sound mind and a sound body is one of the most essential parts of owning and operating a successful business.<\/p>\n

Feel free to comment on this article with any strategies that you might have to complement the five that I\u2019ve laid out here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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