You Are Perfectly Designed - Week 20

Dear Rebuilder,

If you’ve been through incarceration, foster care, addiction, or trauma, then you know: you can’t build a new life on an empty tank.

This week, we focus on the most overlooked and most necessary pillar of entrepreneurship: your health.

Before you chase goals, take care of the vessel that carries the vision: YOU.

💡 Why Health Matters to Entrepreneurs Let’s be real:

You can’t grind if you’re always tired. You can’t stay sharp if your mind is overwhelmed. You can’t pour into your business if you’re running on fumes. Health is not a luxury. It’s your business plan’s secret weapon.

Studies show entrepreneurs who prioritize physical and mental health:

Think clearer Perform better Make stronger decisions Burn out less You want your business to grow? Start with your well-being.

🏃‍♂ Physical Health = Business Fuel Think of your body like a machine. Would you drive your dream car without gas? No. So why drive your business without energy?

Simple upgrades make a big difference:

Drink more water Get 6–8 hours of sleep Take 20-minute walks Cut back on sugar or heavy processed foods You don’t need a gym membership. You need consistency. Even small steps will give you more stamina, clearer thinking, and better stress response.

🧠 Mental Health Is Your Edge Business is tough. Healing from your past is even tougher. Don’t ignore your mental strength. It’s your inner power source.

If you’ve been through trauma or addiction, healing is a part of your business plan. That might mean:

Counseling or support groups Journaling or mindfulness Talking to a mentor or peer Eric Thomas, the powerful speaker known as the “Hip-Hop Preacher,” used to sleep in abandoned buildings and felt hopeless. But when he changed his mindset, he changed his whole life. Now he’s a Ph.D. and CEO. He says:

“I’m not the smartest. But I will outlast you because I take care of my why and my mind.” You’re not weak if you ask for help you’re smart. Your healing is your advantage.

❤ Health and Happiness Go Hand in Hand Did you know happy people live longer and have less disease?

Choosing joy even during hard times boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure, and improves your chances of success.

You can’t control everything. But you can:

Set boundaries Protect your peace Smile on purpose Pray, meditate, breathe Business doesn’t have to break you. Build it in a way that heals you.

✅ Quick Health Wins Drink water first thing in the morning Stretch 5 minutes a day Take 10 minutes away from your phone to just breathe Write one positive thing about yourself every night Small moves. Big wins.

🔥 Call to Action: Choose You First Your mind and body are your most valuable assets. Take care of them like your future depends on it because it does.

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