This is something that doesn't get stated enough. Great link.
For example, Richard Branson credits working out and staying in shape with much of his success.
I kind of see physical fitness on two sides--internal and external.
Internally, if you're in better shape you're capable of performing better for longer periods of time. Less time sick, etc.
Externally, there is a lot of social science that thinner, i.e. more attractive, people are viewed as more disciplined, get better promotions, make more money, etc.
That doesn't mean you can't be successful as someone that's not attractive or thin, but all things constant, why put yourself at a disadvantage? I say all of this not as someone who is thin, but someone who's taken a prolonged approach to being in better shape. When I graduated college I was at 255, and now I'm at 200. I could stand to lose some more weight, but the effects of eating better, working out and sleeping better have been of immeasurable benefit.
For example, Richard Branson credits working out and staying in shape with much of his success.
I kind of see physical fitness on two sides--internal and external.
Internally, if you're in better shape you're capable of performing better for longer periods of time. Less time sick, etc.
Externally, there is a lot of social science that thinner, i.e. more attractive, people are viewed as more disciplined, get better promotions, make more money, etc.
That doesn't mean you can't be successful as someone that's not attractive or thin, but all things constant, why put yourself at a disadvantage? I say all of this not as someone who is thin, but someone who's taken a prolonged approach to being in better shape. When I graduated college I was at 255, and now I'm at 200. I could stand to lose some more weight, but the effects of eating better, working out and sleeping better have been of immeasurable benefit.