#494 Why prioritising health is the hidden key to career & life fulfilment after 40, with Esther Avant.

What if the key to thriving in every area of your life starts with prioritizing your health—before it"s too late? Too often, we wait for a wake-up call—a diagnosis, chronic fatigue, or the realization that we"ve slowly drifted from vitality—before we start valuing our health. In this inspiring episode, health coach and author Esther Avant unpacks how intentional well-being isn"t just about weight loss or gym routines, but about building a sustainable lifestyle that fuels long-term success, happiness, and confidence. Learn the powerful mindset shift that helps you view health as an investment in your future self rather than a short-term fix.Discover the subtle lifestyle changes that might be silently sabotaging your health—and how to course-correct.Get clarity on the six “big rock” habits that offer the most return for your energy, time, and focus—without overwhelm. Listen now to discover how to reclaim your energy, confidence, and life direction by making health your most powerful success strategy. ˚ KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS: 02:54 - Health as the Catalyst for Life Transformation 05:39 - The Confucius Quote and Health as a Lens for Life 07:18 - Early Signs of Declining Health and Lifestyle Awareness 11:32 - Envisioning Your Future Self to Drive Health Habits 13:57 - Responding to a Health Wake-Up Call 15:21 - Balancing Self-Compassion with Personal Responsibility 19:53 - The Three Pillars: Exercise, Nutrition, and Lifestyle 24:35 - The Power of Small Habits and Sleep’s Ripple Effect 29:48 - Final Reflections, Where to Find Esther, and Parting Advice ˚ MEMORABLE QUOTE: "Find a middle ground - it"s not about being perfect at any one thing, it"s about prioritising the things that are important to you." ˚ VALUABLE RESOURCES: Esther"s website: https://estheravant.com/ Mastery Seekers Tribe: https://masteryseekerstribe.com ˚ 🎙️ Want to be a guest? Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery ˚ Personal development inspiration, insights, and actions to implement for living with purpose. ˚ Support the show Personal development, self mastery, and actionable wisdom for personal improvement and living with purpose and fulfilment. Insights and actionable inspiration to implement for self-mastery, living authentically, living your purpose, cultivating emotional intelligence, building confidence, and living authentically through personal mastery, healthy habits, meditation, mindset shifts, spirituality, wellness, and personal growth - empowering entrepreneurs, leaders, and seekers to embrace happiness and fulfilment. Join our free community "Mastery Seekers Tribe". To support the show, click here.