How tech can help you knock health (and a few other things) off your list

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A quick Google search reveals the five, 10, and even 33 things that all successful entrepreneurs do every day. They range from common sense (keeping a schedule) to highly subjective (knowing your strengths).

If you feel the weight of success, you are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new applications were filed in 2021; this is 1 million more than the previous year, and an absolute record. If you want your business to be in the top 10%, you need to hack the code. Managing just one of the must-have daily tasks can help you get there.

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Why is health important for entrepreneurs?

Most entrepreneurs, especially new ones, believe that success means sacrificing everything. That couldn't be further from the truth. Success in business depends on . A 2018 Mayo Clinic study found that only 27% of CEOs engage in any type of physical activity and 90% struggle with . Those who work more than 55 hours per week are 16% more likely to suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. CEOs are also twice as likely as the public to suffer, and it might have something to do with working those 55+ hour weeks and sleeping 6.7 hours or less per night.

Before you say it's "as is", consider the risks to your business. negatively impacts your ability to concentrate, make decisions, and remember even basic information - how many times a day do you forget the same password? Ultimately, if you don't put health first, you are putting yourself and your business at risk.

As the co-founder and CEO of several successful health-focused companies, I've committed my fair share of health infractions. I know from experience that achieving a work-life balance while pursuing the 33 must-haves is a pipe dream. I also learned that the mental, emotional and physical well-being of an entrepreneur is the basis of success. If you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of your business. That's why it's time to give concrete advice that goes beyond suggestions for getting organized or being persistent.

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Connect your health and productivity apps to reduce wasted time

We live in a mobile-centric world and thoughtful use of your phone is critical to success. To put it into perspective: the average person spends nearly five hours a day on their mobile device. This equates to 1,825 hours, or just over 76 days, or 21% of a year. Much of this is due to app usage, but at the same time, apps are proven to work for health and productivity. A New York University study found positive short- and long-term health trends for app users, including helping users pay attention to detail, at least when it comes to their health.

Reduce wasted time by consolidating the number of apps you use for health and productivity. Engage in a single app for meditation, calming and sleep. Likewise, to track exercise, water intake, and food intake.

Can't give up your apps? Choose those who share information with each other. Many health and productivity apps are designed to connect with other apps and apps on your mobile phone. Establishing these connections reduces the need for double entry of information. It also reduces the time spent on your mobile device, allowing you to manage your business.

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Engage in telehealth and do it more frequently

Entrepreneurs are notorious for having a health problem and not doing anything about it. Before the pandemic - and before the generalization of telehealth -