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Your Best Investment: Your Health!

Some analysts believe that during these turbulent economic times, your career is your biggest financial asset because it fuels all of your financial progress.

However, recently, CNN Money proposed that your health is actually your most important financial asset. Why? Because if you’re not in good health, your career is either worthless or likely very limited!

Indeed, God in his infinite wisdom told us this ever important tip thousands of years ago!

Deuteronomy 4:9 tells us, “Always be on guard for yourself and guard your soul exceedingly.” In essence, physical health contributes to spiritual health, and by keeping your body energized and maintaining a state of good health, you actively increase your spirituality!

Moreover, it is not by coincidence that Maimonides (1135-1204) dedicates an entire chapter to detailed guidance on proper diet, hygiene, exercise, sleep, and much more in his magnum opus The Mishnah Torah, which includes fourteen books that discuss topics ranging from Business Ethics to Jewish Holidays.

And yet, let’s be honest. If you are a stock broker, do you need to read the Wall Street Journal?

If you intend on “putting bread on the table” or “climbing the corporate ladder” it just might be a good idea!

But all the marketing and financial news you read should be implemented only after you have invested in your physical and spiritual health.

For more ideas like this check out, 5 Ways to Increase Your Spirituality: Ancient Wisdom to Enhance Your Daily Life.

September 25, 2008 | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a Comment 


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