Entrepreneurial Vital Signs: What Are You Consuming?

Just like your body needs the right fuel to function, your mind, especially as an entrepreneur,

needs the right input to grow, grind, and glow. What you feed your mind shows up in how you

move, your mindset, and your money. Or as my uncle used to say, “What’s on the outside?

That’s just a reflection of what you put on the inside.”

Now let’s be real. If you’re constantly feeding your body fast food and sugary drinks, don’t be

surprised when you feel tired, heavy, and stuck. That same sluggish energy keeps you from

working out, which keeps your progress on pause. And before you know it, you’re locked into a cycle that’s working against you, both physically and mentally. As an entrepreneur, it can even show up in your business.

But flip that. When you start nourishing yourself by getting greens on your plate, knowledge in your head, and movement in your body, you unlock a whole new level of action. Your energy levels shoot up. You start knocking out to-do lists, showing up sharper, and making decisions with more confidence and clarity. That’s how growth happens. Little by little, day by day, compounding like interest.

The same rule applies in entrepreneurship. If your goals are ambitious, your input must match. Read that book. Study that strategy. Connect with that person you know will be a great mentor for you, and see if they respond. When your consumption is intentional—when you're feeding yourself wisdom, truth, and tools—you stop moving from survival and start moving into the territory of true purpose.

So, ask yourself: what are you consuming? What’s fueling your hustle? Does the outside match the inside? Are you building a future with substance, or just scrolling through distractions?

This ain’t just about business - it’s about lifestyle. And it’s all connected.