Strong Mind. Strong Body. Strong Life.☝️

🧠💪 Which one are you training more right now?

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Igor Lucic
August 06, 2025

Today’s word count: 595 words
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes 58 seconds

Mind and body go hand in hand — to ignore one is to do injustice to the other.
Let’s explore how you can improve your well-being by embracing both as essential parts of true wholeness.

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P.S. There’s a poll at the end of this email—so don’t forget to exercise your right to vote ✌️

Quote 1:

“It is the strong in body who are both strong and free in mind.”

- Peter Jefferson (father of Thomas Jefferson)

In ancient times, the knowledge of the strong body–mind connection was clear, as we can see from many ancient philosophers.
This understanding of their deep connection has, over time, faded — leaving the two more separated than ever. Some preach that the mind is of utmost importance, neglecting the body, while others do the opposite.

However, the moral of the story is that both work in synchronisation within a strong, balanced body — and we should all aim to be exactly that: strong and capable in both mind and body.

Quote 2:

"To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."

- Buddha (enlightened teacher of spiritual awakening)

A strong body is also a healthy body — and a healthy body is a duty we owe to ourselves.
Enough sleep, good and varied food to fuel our system, plenty of water, and meaningful relationships and connections with people around us.
Do these few simple things, and you'll be amazed by the improvements your life will experience.

 

Quote 3:

"Discipline equals freedom."

- Jocko Willink (Led SEALs, writer, taught discipline)

It is often seen that discipline and routine in our day-to-day lives are what take away our freedom. We might even feel trapped, wanting to counter that feeling with a lack of discipline.

However, the opposite is actually true. It is discipline that gives us everything we need — health, wealth, and freedom. It is discipline that sets us on the trajectory toward inner peace and success at the same time.

On a personal note — I started introducing small but meaningful habits that are leading to major changes in my health and overall well-being. I decided to start super small and take it from there.

First on the list was drinking 3 liters of water a day. I thought this was something I was already doing, but I was surprised to realize I was far from it once I start measuring the intake. I was drinking a lot of other things (coffee, tea, cola, etc.), but not enough water.
This small but significant change brought about a lot of benefits in my life — like reduced need for unhealthy foods and alcohol, better sleep, and less bloating.

Definitely planning to keep it going!

Me when I write the newsletter 😅

Which one do you currently prioritize more?

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Think about the answer you gave in the poll above — do you prioritize the mind or the body more? Now ask yourself why.
Is it a certain belief that brought you here? Or was it something you inherited from your surroundings without even being aware of it?

If you wanted to shift your current focus, what would you do? What would it look like to lean into the other side?

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Igor

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