It's very, very important to take care of yourself. If you don't have your health and are feeling well, everything else in life suffers. I know this personally as last year, at 38, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, during a very busy time in real estate. However, I needed to address my issues and take care of myself, or I'd never be able to do my job. I've always been healthy, eat low carbs, high protein, take supplements and vitamins and am a competitive tennis player. if you don't take care of yourself because you're  too busy- some health issue will creep up on you and make you take care of yoursel! There needs to be a balance just like everything and it's easy  in our jobs to neglect it, but trust me if you don't , you'll eventually pay the price for it..

To my success?  Absolutely nothing! Some would say the GOV of NJ is a success! Others would say the fellow filling the position in the center of the Green Bay Packers offensive line is a success!  Both of these folks are HUGE! On the BMI index they would be the poster child for unfitness.

What do I do?  I am an endurance runner which also involves interval training, core conditioning and long runs on the beach. My motivation for this abuse has no connection to my business, but the lessons learned do. The 'why,' for folks like me, is ALWAYS closely guarded secret. Which is why the urban legend of the 'runners high' is laughable. The truth is it hurts, all the time and the finish lines only means you are closer to stopping the hurt. The 'why' you can imagine, becomes a part of the runners reconciliation process in the world in which they exist.

Clearly, many, many, many agents believe they have license to be a free spirit and can do what ever they please.  Shorts and sandals and bedhead and disregard for time are acceptable to way to many.

To have a complete, well rounded, fulfilling life, clinicians repeat we must satisfy five areas of need:

1. Mental growth
2. New experience
3. Social engangement
4. Spiritual expsure
5, Physical activity

If you neglect one, the circle is broken and instead of smoothly rolling one will clunk about. 

How imporant you ask? Depends on one's tolerance for clunking.

Hank Dugie you are going to love what I am going to say....

"Focus on Your Health! Wealth Will Follow!"

100% needed.

I take a 1/2 hr walk with my dog every morning and 3 times a week do 50 sit ups and 20 push ups. Twice a week I do some easy weight work on the bench for muscle tone. Keeps my mind right.

Hank, as far as I'm concerned you NEVER get a second chance to make a good first impression! So to answer your question, very important! To stay healthy, I try to eat reasonably and exercise regularly. Fortunately, I'm also blessed with excellent genes.

I think that "looking good" is part of the confidence thing. If you look good it gives you confidence. Unfortunately the hours we put in makes it hard to exercise as I should, but that's why we have resolutions, right?

You are your own asset.

I try to exercise and eat well.

Being healthy certainly helps.

Important for all!

These are of paramount importance.

We both work out at least 5-6 times a week, and we have a vegan diet full of raw and healthy unprocessed food.  Looking good and healthy does wonders for your confidence.  

When I started in this business, I was 50 lbs over weight.  As soon as that came off, the confidence rose.  

As I get older,  I have to work harder at exercise and healty eating. I work out 3x a week at the gym and juice greens daily.

Now that I run a dog for competitive agility, I am working extra hard on cardio to keep fit for my 4 legged athlete.  If it were not for that,  I would probably slack some.

Eve

I am fotunate the activites I like are social so I can combine a good workout while discussing business.  I work in a resort area and homeowners are always asking about current market conditions.

Jacy, #9, sums it best. Without your good health and mobility nothing can be achieved. Do you know anybody that is wealthy, unhealthy, immobile and happy?

Your health is the most essential element in your life and as you grow older, you'll learn that what's most important to you isn't the almighty dollar. So, take care of your health so you can enjoy your wealth. 

I think it's very important to dress to your audience & have a good appearance. That said, there are too many slobs in real estate. I think that many agents are dressing down to a bad point. I wonder who is the agent & who is the buyer sometimes & it's not good when the buyer looks better!

I agree so much with Annette Lawrence  that I am now following her. I doubt that will get me much excercise physically, but it appears it will mentally.

There is a reason that people say "you can never make a second first impression".  There have been numerous studies showing that dress for success works.  If you want to be out of shape (although round is a shape), do you want to have to rebalance the rest to make up for it?

Hygiene, appearance and paying personal attention to your clients is important for your business. Being fit is not necessary for business but sure helps you.

Your health and overall appearance are important to maintain, and in my opinion I believe it shows a higher level of professionalism.  Plus you definitely get a confidence boost! I start every morning at the gym and try to focus on eating healthier throughout the day

It is important for success in any area of life, not just business. I am reading Miracle Morning and am starting the 30 day plan on Monday. (My treadmill will be here by then)

I also take Juice Plus which is a supplement, not a vitamin. It helps me get more of the fruits and veggies I need. 

Most importantly, in my opinion, is mindset. Reading affirmations and surrounding yourself around people who are uplifting can make all the difference between failure and success.