Founder health is among the most-valuable assets in any small business — and among the most-neglected. Founder burnout, chronic illness, or mental health crisis can destroy companies overnight. Health is business decision, not personal one.
What to maintain
Sleep (most underrated). Regular exercise. Healthy nutrition. Mental health support. Social relationships outside business. Time off (genuine, not 'working remotely from beach').
Where founders typically fail
Sleep sacrifice. Constant work. Identity tied entirely to business. Skip exercise for productivity. Avoid mental health support. The business suffers eventually.
Treat health like CFO would treat finances — strategic asset to protect.