Feb 27 2025 17 mins
In a world filled with hustle culture that glorifies overwork and burnout, entrepreneurs often find themselves stuck: pursue success at all costs or prioritize well-being. But what if this dichotomy is false? This week's episode challenges that conventional wisdom by introducing the concept of self-investment as the bridge between sustainable success and personal wellness.
Erin and Steve discuss why reframing "self-care" as "self-investment" transforms how entrepreneurs approach their well-being. Just as financial investments compound over time, small, consistent actions toward your physical, mental, and spiritual health create tremendous returns for both your business and life satisfaction.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why traditional "self-care" often fails entrepreneurs and how self-investment provides a more powerful framework
- The "tending triad"—a practical tool for implementing self-investment in your busy schedule
- How small, consistent wellness practices compound over time (just like financial investments)
- Practical insights from the 28-day Sustaining Rituals Challenge and how you can implement similar practices
- Real strategies for maintaining your wellness without sacrificing business momentum
Whether you're struggling to balance work demands with personal well-being or simply looking to optimize your performance through better self-investment, this conversation offers actionable wisdom for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
For the full show notes visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/323-self-investment-and-success