In early 2025, after years of nonstop transatlantic flights, supplier negotiations, and back-to-back board meetings, I stepped on the scale: 78 kilograms. More importantly, afternoon mental fatigue crept in, and complex strategic decisions felt heavier than they should have.
I realized that an entrepreneur who cannot master his own biological system cannot sustainably steer an expanding company through turbulent macro cycles.
I set a rigid protocol: 5:30 AM morning runs, progressive tempo sessions, clean whole-food nutrition, and zero alcohol during sprint periods. Over 18 months, I logged hundreds of kilometers across city tracks and foreign asphalt.
By July 2026, the scale showed 67 kilograms—an 11kg drop with muscular definition and a resting heart rate under 50 bpm. But the true dividend was mental clarity. Running through burning lungs teaches you to remain completely centered in the face of corporate pressure.
