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title: On paying attention to yourself. One of the best investments
description: Going to the gym is expensive, and riding your bike for four hours is expensive, too.
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# [On paying attention to yourself. One of the best investments](https://www.campbellacademy.co.uk/blog/on-paying-attention-to-yourself.-one-of-the-best-investments)

 Written by [Colin Campbell](https://www.campbellacademy.co.uk/blog/author/colin-campbell) | 22/09/24 17:00

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Going to the gym is expensive, and riding your bike for four hours is expensive, too.

That four hours is like a session during which I could be treating patients; I can do the math on that. 

If I ride my bike on a Monday morning instead of seeing patients, I could earn this much money, which could add up to this much money over time, which is a huge loss, so really, I shouldn't ride my bike.

But then, on the other hand, if I stay healthier and happier for longer, I can work later and still have the time to enjoy riding my bike.

Retire at 50 (I've already missed that). I'll ride my bike four times a week and work until I'm 60, 70, or 80; I have no choice in my mind and absolutely no conflict about how good the investment in myself would be.

 

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