Starting in biglaw, you get a lot of advice about becoming a good professional. And…
Starting in biglaw, you get a lot of advice about becoming a good professional. And because many first-year associates are earning more than ever before, that advice often extends to their financial future. They learn all about compound growth and how valuable it is to invest now rather than waiting ten years.
But here's the thing: almost no one talks about investing in your physical future.
Taking care of your body isn't just about looking good, improving productivity, or waiting until work slows down to catch up on health.
Look, taking care of your health is what makes it possible to keep doing meaningful things for longer.
Maybe what you want to do for a long time is practice law, or maybe it's something else entirely.
Beginning around age 30, adults can lose about 3% to 8% of muscle mass per decade, and this rate accelerates after age 60.
The good news is that strength training can help counteract this muscle loss. That makes your 20s and 30s incredibly important years for building baseline strength, bone density, mobility, healthy habits, and a lifelong relationship with movement.
High earners already understand the strategy of investing now to get compound returns.
A physical future is a similar investment: building muscle now creates a stronger baseline for later.
Plus, habits established early become a part of your identity.
The bottom line? Your career and financial health are super important parts of your future. But remember, the body you live in truly deserves an investment too. It's about setting yourself up for long-term well-being, not just short-term gains.
Just like you're investing in your financial future with compound growth, think about how building physical strength and healthy habits now will pay dividends for decades to come. It’s an investment that keeps you able to pursue what matters most, for longer.
So, start investing in your physical future today.
