Ep 708: 43 Years & 43 Life Lessons
43 Years, 43 Life Lessons: What Four Decades of Life Can Teach You
At some point, you stop measuring life by birthdays and start measuring it by lessons.
The things that didn't go according to plan.
The mistakes you wish you could take back.
The people who changed your life.
The opportunities you almost missed.
The successes you worked incredibly hard for.
The failures that taught you more than any success ever could.
And the experiences that seemed insignificant at the time but eventually became some of your most important lessons.
At 43 years old, you have enough life experience to realize something important:
You don't know everything.
But you know a lot more than you used to.
In this episode of the Jeremy Scott Fitness Podcast, Jeremy Scott reflects on 43 years of life and shares 43 lessons learned along the way.
They're lessons about health, fitness, relationships, family, work, success, failure, mindset, aging, and what it really means to build a good life.
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
One of the humbling things about getting older is realizing how much your perspective changes.
What seemed incredibly important at 20 may seem completely insignificant at 43.
The things you once chased may no longer matter.
And the things you once took for granted may become the things you value most.
That's one of the gifts of getting older.
You gain perspective.
Health Becomes More Valuable With Age
When you're young, it's easy to assume your health will always be there.
You can miss sleep.
Eat poorly.
Skip workouts.
Recover quickly.
And somehow bounce back.
Eventually, the bill comes due.
Getting older doesn't mean you have to become weaker or less capable.
It means you need to become more intentional.
Strength training.
Movement.
Nutrition.
Sleep.
Recovery.
Stress management.
These aren't just tools for looking better.
They're investments in the person you're going to become 10, 20, and 30 years from now.
Fitness Is About More Than Looking Good
One of the biggest changes that happens as you get older is the definition of fitness.
When you're younger, fitness might be about:
How do I look?
As you get older, the question becomes:
What can I do?
Can I pick up my kids?
Can I hike?
Can I travel?
Can I get off the floor?
Can I carry my luggage?
Can I play sports?
Can I keep up with the people I love?
Can I live independently?
That's a much bigger definition of fitness.
And arguably a much more important one.
Stop Waiting for Life to Start
It's easy to tell yourself:
"I'll do that someday."
Someday I'll travel.
Someday I'll get in shape.
Someday I'll spend more time with my family.
Someday I'll start that business.
Someday I'll slow down.
But someday isn't guaranteed.
One of the greatest lessons life teaches us is that time moves whether you're ready or not.
If something matters to you, don't automatically assume you'll have unlimited time to do it.
The People Around You Matter
Success means very little if you have nobody to share it with.
As you get older, relationships often become increasingly important.
Your family.
Your friends.
Your spouse or partner.
Your children.
Your community.
The people who support you during difficult seasons.
The people who celebrate your wins.
The people who tell you the truth when you don't want to hear it.
Those relationships are part of your health, too.
Failure Isn't the Opposite of Success
Nobody gets through 43 years without making mistakes.
You will make bad decisions.
You'll trust the wrong person.
You'll miss opportunities.
You'll fail.
You'll make mistakes as a parent, partner, friend, business owner, or professional.
That's life.
The important question isn't whether you fail.
It's:
What do you do next?
Failure can become experience.
Experience can become wisdom.
And wisdom can change the decisions you make going forward.
You Can't Control Everything
One of the most valuable lessons in life is learning the difference between what you can control and what you can't.
You can't control:
What other people think.
What other people do.
The past.
Every outcome.
Every setback.
Everything that happens to you.
But you can control:
Your effort.
Your attitude.
Your choices.
Your habits.
How you treat people.
How you respond.
That's where your energy belongs.
Getting Older Isn't Something to Fear
There's a tendency to view aging as something that needs to be fought.
But getting older is a privilege.
Not everyone gets the opportunity.
The goal shouldn't be to pretend you're 25 forever.
The goal should be to become a stronger, wiser, healthier, more capable version of yourself at every age.
You don't need to be younger.
You need to be better.
Your Body Is a Long-Term Investment
Fitness isn't something you should only care about when you want to lose 20 pounds.
It's something you build for the rest of your life.
Every workout is an investment.
Every healthy meal is an investment.
Every night of quality sleep is an investment.
Every walk is an investment.
Every year of consistent strength training is an investment.
The payoff isn't always immediate.
But eventually you realize that you're building something far more valuable than a physique.
You're building capacity for life.
Don't Take the Important Things for Granted
Health.
Family.
Time.
Friendships.
Opportunities.
Freedom.
Being able to move your body.
Being able to wake up and have another day.
It's easy to focus on what you don't have.
It's much harder and much more rewarding to appreciate what you do.
Gratitude doesn't mean you stop pursuing more.
It means you don't forget to appreciate where you are while you're pursuing what's next.
You Don't Need Everyone to Like You
Another lesson that tends to come with age is understanding that you can't make everyone happy.
Someone will disagree with you.
Someone won't understand your decisions.
Someone will criticize you.
Someone won't like what you do.
That's okay.
Trying to get universal approval is exhausting.
Build a life that aligns with your values instead.
Consistency Is More Powerful Than Intensity
This lesson applies to virtually everything.
Fitness.
Business.
Relationships.
Parenting.
Personal growth.
You don't need to be perfect.
You need to keep showing up.
One workout isn't going to transform your body.
One healthy meal isn't going to change your health.
One great business decision isn't going to guarantee success.
But thousands of small decisions made consistently?
Those can completely change your life.
Life Is Shorter Than You Think
At 43, you have enough perspective to realize how quickly time passes.
The years that once seemed so far away suddenly aren't.
That's not meant to be depressing.
It's motivating.
It reminds you to be intentional with your time.
Spend it with people you love.
Do things that matter.
Take care of your health.
Pursue meaningful goals.
And don't spend your life waiting for the "perfect" time.
Your Best Years Don't Have to Be Behind You
One of the most important mindset shifts about aging is understanding that your best years aren't automatically the years behind you.
You can get stronger.
You can get healthier.
You can build a business.
You can improve your relationships.
You can learn new things.
You can travel.
You can change direction.
You can start over.
You can become a better version of yourself.
Getting older doesn't mean your opportunities disappear.
It means you have more experience to take advantage of them.
What Will Your Next 43 Years Look Like?
That's ultimately the question.
You can't change the first 43 years.
They're done.
The mistakes are done.
The victories are done.
The experiences are done.
But you can decide what you do with the next chapter.
You can choose to take better care of yourself.
You can choose to spend more time with the people you love.
You can choose to stop worrying about things you can't control.
You can choose to pursue meaningful goals.
You can choose to get stronger.
You can choose to live with more intention.
And you can choose to appreciate the time you have.
Forty-three years gives you plenty of time to make mistakes
It also gives you plenty of time to learn.
The goal isn't to have all the answers.
It's to keep learning.
Keep growing.
Keep moving.
Keep challenging yourself.
Keep taking care of your body.
Keep investing in your relationships.
And keep becoming a better version of yourself.
Because ultimately, a good life isn't built from one big decision.
It's built from thousands of small decisions made over the course of decades.
And the next one is yours.
Listen to the Full Episode
If you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, or simply interested in learning from someone else's experiences; this episode offers plenty to think about.
Build a Stronger Body and a Stronger Life
At Jeremy Scott Fitness, we believe fitness isn't just about what happens inside a gym.
It's about building a body capable of supporting the life you want to live.
Strength.
Mobility.
Cardiovascular fitness.
Nutrition.
Recovery.
Mindset.
Longevity.
The goal isn't simply to look better.
It's to stay strong, healthy, capable, and independent for as long as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most important life lessons as you get older?
Some of the most valuable lessons involve taking care of your health, appreciating your relationships, learning from failure, focusing on what you can control, and being intentional with your time.
Does fitness become more important after 40?
For many adults, yes. Maintaining strength, muscle, mobility, cardiovascular fitness, and healthy body composition becomes increasingly important for long-term health and physical independence.
How can I stay healthy as I get older?
Focus on the fundamentals: regular strength training, daily movement, nutritious food, adequate protein, quality sleep, stress management, and maintaining strong social connections.
Is 40 too old to get in shape?
Absolutely not. Your fitness can improve at virtually any age. The goal should be to build a sustainable approach that matches your current abilities, goals, and lifestyle.
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