THE SECRET LINK BETWEEN FITNESS AND WEALTH THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Your Gym Habit Could Be Worth More Than Your 401(k)

Author

Stoy Hall, CFP®
April 02, 2025

Are you hitting the gym just to look good? Think again. Your workout routine might be the missing piece in your wealth-building strategy.

In my recent conversation with fitness entrepreneur Devan Gonzalez, we uncovered the powerful connection between physical health and financial success that most "experts" never talk about.

The Three-Bucket Theory of Success

Devan shared a game-changing insight about what he calls the "three buckets" that must be balanced:

"Each of those three buckets - your mental, your physical, and your fiscal - they have to be in a healthy standing."

When these three areas are in alignment, opportunities don't just find you - you're positioned to see them when others can't.

From Side Hustle to Empire

Most people told Devan that personal training was "just a college job" - not a real career. His parents pushed him toward becoming a firefighter, the traditional "safe" path.

Instead, he bet on himself:

"I ended up betting on myself and going the personal training route and, you know, help build personal training sides of businesses. Launched my own personal training company. Grew that to six figures."

Today, he runs Strive Eleven, a revolutionary fitness franchise that's changing how busy people approach workouts.

The Ripple Effect of Physical Discipline

Here's what happens when you commit to physical improvement:

"From the people that start working out... that result also starts to build other things that aren't seen - that builds self-confidence, that builds mental health, that builds your discipline."

This discipline transfers directly to how you handle money, grow a business, and spot opportunities.

Your Living Proof of Possibility

The most powerful takeaway? As Devan puts it:

"If someone else is doing what you want to do, living the life you wanna live, living in the house you wanna live in, that is your testimonial. That is your living proof that it is a possibility."

Success isn't about hoping - it's about taking consistent action in all three buckets: mental, physical, and fiscal.

Start Today

  1. Commit to consistent physical activity - even just 10 minutes daily

  2. Notice how your energy, confidence and discipline improve

  3. Watch how these changes affect your work performance and financial decisions

Remember: "How you do one thing is how you do everything."

Want more insights on building wealth through total wellness? Follow Devan Gonzalez on Instagram, LinkedIn, or TikTok.

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