While preparing for a Hyrox competition recently, Massey Archibald, CEO and Founder of Teach Me About Property, observed a powerful parallel. “There’s almost no difference between the mindset needed for wealth and the mindset needed for health,” he explained.

Both require commitment. Both take time. And both can be undone quickly.

Success Can Be Fragile

Losing weight takes months of discipline. Similarly, building a strong financial position requires consistent effort — reducing debt, increasing savings, and creating smart habits. However, a few poor choices can undo it all.

Just like one weekend of bad eating can reverse weeks of clean meals, one weekend of unplanned spending can wipe out months of savings. The key is to recognise how quickly progress can disappear.

Lesson One: Avoid Overtraining and Oversaving

“One of the biggest mistakes families make is pushing too hard, too fast,” said Archibald. In the gym, that leads to injury. In finances, it leads to burnout.

Families often get excited and commit to saving $2,000 a week. At first, the results feel amazing. But that intensity usually isn’t sustainable. Over time, it creates strain, resentment, and eventually — collapse.

The same way athletes need recovery time, families need breathing room in their financial plans. Pushing too far can sabotage long-term results.

Lesson Two: Find Your Rhythm

Discipline thrives in routine. That’s true for health and wealth.

Setting a daily rhythm — such as early morning workouts or scheduled savings transfers — creates a foundation for consistent success. As Archibald put it, “Routine sets up your day, your mindset, and your momentum.”

When a routine is solid, other choices get easier. Eating well becomes automatic. Saving becomes second nature. Habits compound into identity.

Lesson Three: Work On Your Weaknesses

According to Archibald, one of the hardest parts of Hyrox prep was running. “When I started, I was heavy. Running felt like punishment.”

But just like tackling bad financial habits, improvement came from repetition. By embracing his weakness and putting in the reps, progress followed.

In wealth, the same rule applies. For some, the weakness is budgeting. For others, it’s avoiding debt. But whatever the issue, repetition builds strength. Progress is slow at first — then it compounds.

Mindset is the Gamechanger

Whether chasing fitness or finances, the winning mindset is the same: commit, stay consistent, and do what’s uncomfortable until it becomes easy.

“There’s a sign in my house,” Archibald shared. “‘How do you get good at anything? Practice.’ And not just when it’s fun — practice when it’s hard.”

Final Word: Do the Reps. Get the Results.

Building wealth is just like building strength. It’s not about one-off wins. It’s about daily disciplines, embracing challenges, and staying the course — even when it sucks.

Stay focused. Build habits. Do the reps. That’s how you reach the top of the mountain.