It got your attention, right?
Most people know that Warren Buffett is one of the richest people in the country, along with Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos. Warren earned his wealth “the old fashioned way.” Starting from humble beginnings, his strategy was to invest in stocks based on diligent research, long-term forecasts, and realistic expectations.
What he didn’t do isn’t flipping bankrupt companies, hyping fake stocks, deceiving investors, or managing insider trading hedge funds. Warren was candid and down-to-earth about the world of investing.
all right! What does it have to do with weight loss? Quite a lot, actually.
weight loss in 2022
Many of us have made “weight loss” a priority this summer, just like we’ve done the last few summers.
Excessive weight loss is detrimental to health, crippling, and shortening life. So the question is, “Why do we fail every year?”
gimmick
The reason is that weight loss programs are often gimmicked. We want quick results and are prone to believing unrealistic claims about diet programs, quack foods, no-workout belts, tights, and magnets.
One of my favorite products is “Get Slim Slippers”. This is a magnet-embedded slipper that claims that just wearing these slippers for 15 minutes each day will make your heart beat faster and boost your metabolism. It is claimed that
This includes things like the ‘Neckline Slimmer’, ‘Caffeine Tights’ (caffeine-infused socks), and ‘Electronic Ab Exerciser’ (just strap on your belt and watch your ‘abs’ rip). Ranked like any other product. Cetera.
warren plan
So what do these products and diet plans have to do with Warren Buffett? One of Warren’s basic tenets when it comes to investing is “realistic expectations.” When he invests, he doesn’t have unrealistic expectations. Look carefully at the current situation, assess the facts and make a ‘realistic’ investment plan. Using these simple methods, he has created billions of dollars worth of investment assets.
You should look at your body in the same way. Your body is your most important asset. Recognize it and make a “business plan” for your life. It includes what to eat, how to exercise, mental health, how to treat others (the golden rule works well), and how to live life with compassion and beauty. will be
realistic expectations
Create a body business plan. Focus on Warren Buffett’s approach to realistic expectations. Set reasonable, long-term goals for weight loss. If you set an overly optimistic goal, you will fail, lose again, give up, and gain even more weight in 2022.
Setting realistic and effective weight loss goals is not easy. If so, you would have succeeded long ago.
So, I’m making plans for your summer with me. The next few articles will focus on your 2022 weight loss plan. The following article covers the essentials of a “realistic” weight loss program.
Finally, don’t forget what philosopher and baseball mogul Yogi Berra said about the plan.
Phil Carville is co-owner of South Yuba Club. He is happy to answer questions and comments. He can be reached at philc@southyubaclub.com.
