The Brutal Truth: Investing in Fitness is No Different from Financial Investments
Fitness and finance might sound like two totally different worlds, but the more I train and invest, the more I realise they’re the same game. Both take effort, discipline, and the ability to ride out the highs and lows without quitting when it gets uncomfortable.
Tamati Roberts
9/30/20251 min read
The Link Between Physical Fitness and Investing
Fitness and finance might sound like two totally different worlds, but the more I train and invest, the more I realise they’re the same game. Both take effort, discipline, and the ability to ride out the highs and lows without quitting when it gets uncomfortable.
The Pain of a HIIT Session
The other day I smashed out a brutal cardio HIIT session with a mate—36 minutes of pure suffering. Six rounds, six exercises: push-ups, pull-ups, kettlebell swings, goblet squats, rowing, and the dreaded burpees. Forty seconds of work, twenty seconds of rest.
The aim? Go hard, earn the break. The reality? By round two I was already asking myself: “Shouldn’t I be fitter than this? Maybe I’ll just do a few less reps. No one will know.”
And that’s the exact same voice that shows up when you invest. “Should I pull my money out? What if I lose everything? Maybe I should’ve put it in Bitcoin instead…” Doubt and excuses creep in fast—whether you’re sweating through burpees or watching the stock market dip red.
Building Resilience
But here’s the truth: growth lives in the discomfort. Muscles only get stronger when you push through the burn. Portfolios only grow if you ride out the volatility. Every rep, every burpee, every dollar invested when you feel like quitting—that’s where resilience is built.
And when you come out the other side? You feel unstoppable. Not because it was easy, but because you stuck it out.
Stay the Course
Working out and investing both teach the same lesson: persistence pays. The path isn’t linear. You’ll have days where you want to quit. But if you push through the pain and stick to the plan, the rewards come.
So next time you’re tempted to throw in the towel—at the gym or with your money—remind yourself: this is just one round. Keep moving. Keep investing. Victory follows perseverance.
💡 Your turn: What’s tougher for you—pushing through that last set of burpees, or holding steady when your investments dip?