Richards: Simple doesn’t always mean easy (column)

By Ryan Richards Wealth building is very straightforward, yet most Americans are broke.
Most affluent people follow a simple strategy that returns great dividends; they live below their means, minimize debt and typically have reasonable salaries that can be used for investment strategies.
Well, most people are unfit, too. Why is it so difficult to acquire fitness?
The same principles of wealth building can be applied toward building a better, healthier body. Perhaps it’s the season of indulgence during the holidays, or the cold and shorter days that calls for lounging by the fireplace, but it’s no coincidence that fitness is at the top of all New Year’s resolutions.

THE LONG HAUL
Most people never realize that fitness is built slowly, over the long haul of consistent work and attention to diet. Millionaires don’t get to financial stardom overnight; it takes many years of hard work, wise investing and delayed gratification. The lucky have windfalls, but riches are mostly acquired through years of saving.
Here’s the deal. The best fitness program is the one you’ll stick to. Just like investing, pick a strategy now and stick it through for the rest of your life. Here’s a few programs that are reasonable, and are sustainable for …read more

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