Have you ever felt guilty for focusing so much on your own fitness goals ? Let's turn that notion on its head and explore why being selfish about your health is actually the most self-less thing you can do . Welcome to the Wits and Weights podcast . I'm your host , phillip Pape , and this twice a week podcast is dedicated to helping you achieve physical self-mastery by getting stronger , optimizing your nutrition and upgrading your body composition . We'll uncover science-backed strategies for movement , metabolism , muscle and mindset , with a skeptical eye on the fitness industry , so you can look and feel your absolute best . Let's dive right in . Welcome to another Quick Wits , where we always challenge conventional thinking about fitness and health . In this episode , we are tackling maybe a provocative idea , and that is why being selfish with your health and fitness is actually self-less .
Philip PapeThe word selfish has an interesting history for me , because I come from the school of rational self-interest and objectivism and thinking of the world , as everyone is making decisions for their own self-interest , but part of that self-interest is doing things to others that you would have them do to you . There's a little bit of the golden rule in there as well . The word selfish may rub you the wrong way . It may not , it may not be your , but what I mean by that is simply putting yourself first . And here's the thing . Prioritizing your health first might seem self-centered or selfish , but it's the foundation for everything else in your life . We talked about that before , how physical fitness enables everything else . When you are physically and mentally fit , you're more energized , more focused , more present for your loved ones and I mean physically present , including into older age . Your health becomes a catalyst for positive change , not just for you , but for those around you . So it is an impact multiplier and therefore , is it really selfish ? It's like the safety instructions on a plane You're told to put your own oxygen mask first before you help your children or help others .
Philip PapeSimply taking care of your health first enables you to be there for others in a more meaningful way . Also , think about the long term being selfish about your fitness . Now you're setting yourself up for a healthier future , reducing the likelihood of becoming a burden to others because of health related issues and to society and every other way that that can be a burden . So the next time you are feeling a little guilty because you're spending time at the gym or you're preparing your healthy meals on the weekend , remember this isn't just for you , it's for a healthier , happier life that positively impacts everyone around you . That is why selfish is selfless when it comes to your health and fitness .
Philip PapeUntil next time , take care of yourself . It's the most selfless thing you can do . Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Wits and Weights . If you found value in today's episode and know someone else who's looking to level up their wits or weights , please take a moment to share this episode with them , and make sure to hit the follow button in your podcast platform right now to catch the next episode . Until then , stay strong .