When Jonathan White, a Massachusetts-based estate planning attorney, felt the pressure of his growing practice and the pandemic’s impact, he realized that prioritizing exercise was just as essential as a billable hour.
In this episode of Great Practice Great Life.®, Steve and Jonathan discuss his journey from hiring his first employee to embracing fitness. They explore how health can take priority over billable hours. Personal well-being is key to long-term success in any profession.
Jonathan shares his fitness journey that began during the COVID-19 lockdowns. At that time, he transformed an overloaded schedule into a 209-week streak of Peloton workouts. Jonathan and Steve examine the trade-offs between billable hours and physical health. They demonstrate how prioritizing fitness leads to better mental clarity and increased work productivity.
The conversation focuses on how exercise routines influence key business decisions. Jonathan explains how he eliminated less rewarding parts of his practice to focus on what truly matters. We also explore how exercise plays a vital role in managing depression and anxiety. Jonathan talks about the positive mental impact fitness routines had on his overall well-being.
In addition, Jonathan emphasizes the power of gratitude journaling. He explains how reflecting on what you’re thankful for can improve focus and decision-making. Setting and achieving big goals is another topic of discussion. Jonathan demonstrates how these practices can elevate your life, both personally and professionally.
The episode connects the dots between small fitness goals and larger professional achievements. We discuss how exercise fosters mental toughness, which in turn drives success. Jonathan shares how small changes to his routine ultimately led to significant business growth.
Join us for this episode to learn how integrating physical fitness can positively impact both your professional and personal life. Discover how choosing health over work hours can lead to greater balance and long-term success.
Inside This Episode
- Jonathan White’s path from college hockey player to estate planning attorney
- The impact of COVID-19 on Jonathan’s well-being
- The role of exercise in regaining balance
- How structured exercise routines influenced significant business decisions
- The trade-offs between billable hours and the benefits of physical and mental health
- The correlation between physical fitness and professional success, including increased income and improved decision-making
- Some practical tips on goal setting, consistency in exercise, and leveraging physical fitness for personal and professional growth
- The broader implications of exercise on combating depression, anxiety, and maintaining long-term mental health
