The greatest benefit of fitness is self esteem. When we meet the challenge of the discipline of exercise we get a stronger inner value, more personal honor and this permeates everything we do. The mind is strengthened by a challenge. Reading, Keeping a Journal, Creative Writing, Starting a Hobby, Collecting Quotes or Becoming a Specialist. Which is being guided by values.
Values are timeless.
They transcend goals and activity and they also give meaning to them. They are the only thing that makes us constant in our ability to become proactive. This uplifts, inspires and puts us in touch with our higher values. Assume the goodness of people. Offer kindness over unkindness, keep promises instead of breaking promises, honor expectations instead of violating expectations, offer loyalty not duplicity, and give apologies, swallowing your pride.