In the past when I’d workout, I’d sometimes egolift—which is practically prioritising your gym numbers over your form. You lift heavier even if your technique is terrible because you don’t want to take a step back, drop the weight, correct your form and potentially look weak.

This is a huge phenomena for us guys that is very common. However, lately, especially after getting into calisthenics a bit more—I’ve slowed down, and made sure when I work out I’m doing the exercise correctly, instead of trying to do the most reps. Which is why I don’t mind if I do fail a set a little earlier then I’d like, because I’m doing it the right way from the beginning versus having to correct my form down the line.

I draw the same comparison from working out to managing my finances. For example, although I have much less capital then I’ve had in the past, I now track, manage and keep an eye on my spending by keeping track of my receipts and expenses in spreadsheets.

I think of the above as getting the financial form correct before I inevitably make more money. Hence why I look something as frustrating as getting my portfolio and savings wiped out as one of the greatest financial blessings I could have received. It’s like I cleaned my slate and am rebuilding from a much more durable foundation.

Getting humbled in multiple areas of my life has helped me drop my ego and not be afraid to look weak or even broke. I don’t have anything to prove and know who I am regardless of whatever has happened or will happen to me—and for this I’m eternally grateful.

Thank you.