Some people say that before you turn 30, you trade your life for money. After 30, you trade money for your life.
But as life and work pressures increase and physical fitness declines, many people after 30 lose the opportunity to “trade money for life.” Some people even die young before they reach 30.
“The biggest mistake a human can make is to trade their health for other worldly possessions.”
Even if we have some unavoidable circumstances in life, no job is worth risking your life for.
No one can achieve true success by overworking their body.
Remember, you can strive, but don’t push yourself to the limit.
If Your Health Breaks Down, Everything Goes Back to Zero
There’s a saying: Having good health doesn’t mean you have everything, but losing your health means losing everything.
Zack worked hard every day and finally bought a house with his own money. But a bout of diarrhea took his life at the age of 32.
It turned out that a heart surgery at the age of 6 left him with a lingering condition. When he was close to 30, he was diagnosed with aortic valve insufficiency. But he didn’t pay attention. He always thought he was young and could handle it.
To avoid affecting his work and to make money quickly to buy a house, he didn’t have the surgery right away.
But reality never favors luck:
What he thought was ordinary diarrhea caused his hidden health problems to completely erupt.
He never had the chance to live in the home he worked so hard to get.
Life is only once. The body may seem to recover, but it is also a consumable item that needs careful care.
In this world, health is the most expensive thing. Even if you eat simple food, what’s wrong with that? Happiness isn’t about how much money you have in the bank, it’s about being healthy and enjoying your food.
Happiness isn’t about how much money you have in the bank. If you lose your health and your life, all the money in the world is just a cold number.
Everything goes back to zero the moment you lose your health and your life.
Staying Healthy Is the Biggest Responsibility to Your Loved Ones
As children, we should maintain our own health and try not to get sick. If we get sick, our loved ones will worry.
David had just been promoted to company general manager. One night, after work, his 5-year-old son ran over to him and begged him to play video games.
Before, when he got home from work, his son was usually asleep. It was rare for him to get home early. They were both very happy.
But while playing the game, he suddenly collapsed. With his son’s cries, he never opened his eyes again. His life stopped at the age of 38.
Everyone who knew him said he worked himself to death. It took a lot of effort to get to where he was.
His wife was either crying or silent all day long. It took a long time before she slowly returned to normal life. They had a child, and she couldn’t leave with him.
When a loved one leaves, the person left behind is the most painful.
One time, I was at a gathering with friends, and a friend suddenly asked me, “Do you remember our class monitor? He was hospitalized a few days ago. He’s not doing well.”
I was surprised. The class monitor had always been healthy, but my friend said that because he had just bought a new house and his child was of school age, he started working hard to make money. He stayed up late working overtime and ate carelessly. The stomach ache he ignored eventually turned into early stage stomach cancer.
His family spent all their savings on treatment and even borrowed money everywhere.
It’s sad to think that the class monitor wanted to work hard to make money so he could give his family a better life.
But he ended up losing his health and causing great harm to his family.
The biggest responsibility of an adult is not to make enough money for their family to spend, but to take good care of themselves for their family.
A Healthy Body Is the Greatest Wealth
There’s a saying:
“You can have high rank and wealth, you can be rich, you can conquer the world, but if you don’t have health, everything is just talk.”
Health is the greatest asset in life, the most precious wealth.
Only by investing in our health can we have the chance to see the colorful world.
So, if you want to guarantee your health and be responsible for your family, please do the following 3 things:
1. Maintain a good mood
Some people say, “Mood is the first door to health. Having a good mood will keep health with you.”
My friend Emily used to feel depressed as soon as she started work, which made her work efficiency very poor. She had to continue working after getting home from work.
She didn’t have any time for herself, and her mood got worse. Over time, she even developed a tendency towards depression.
Fortunately, she later realized that it was her mood problem and found ways to adjust and adapt. She gradually became more cheerful, and her work became more enjoyable and efficient. Her efficiency increased rapidly, and her depression went away.
Having a good mood can put our bodies in a better state, allowing our immune system and resistance to work at their best.
2. Work overtime in moderation and pay attention to your body’s signals
In today’s society, competition is fierce, but don’t ignore your body’s warnings.
David is a designer. He loves his work and stays up late every day to work overtime on proposals.
One time, he suddenly felt his vision go dark and he felt dizzy for a few seconds before returning to normal.
But he didn’t take it lightly. The next day, he went to the hospital for a check-up.
The doctor told him that there was no major problem, just excessive fatigue and insufficient blood supply. But if he continued to be tired, the consequences would be serious.
David immediately changed his overtime habits and dared not overwork his body again.
Although money is important, pay more attention to the signals your body sends you. If you have a problem, go to the doctor right away.
You can work overtime, but in moderation. Because there’s really no job worth dying for.
3. Keep exercising
When I encounter some difficult designs at work, and I can’t think of a good solution, I’ll ask my friends to play badminton and sweat it out.
When I sit back down at the computer, my mind is clear, and my body feels comfortable. That’s when I often come up with good solutions.
Exercise can wake up every cell in your body, enhance your body’s vitality, mobilize your brain’s enthusiasm, and can also release stress, reduce anxiety, and make you feel better.
So we should exercise regularly and maintain a healthy and strong physique.
Health Is Like Gold
Life can be without gold, but not without health.
Starting now, please remember:
Don’t lose your health to make money. Because only when you are healthy do you have the strength to protect the people you love.
Life is only once, but hopefully we all learn to cherish it.