From Hustle to Harmony: Jon Sabes on Mastering the Long Game
The Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast
Release Date: 06/10/2025
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âIf you develop a practice that makes your health and prosperity your number one priority, you radically increase the odds of getting everything you want out of life.â
âĄTL;DR
Serial entrepreneur Jon Sabes joins Rick Meekins to unpack the science and strategy behind longevity, prosperity, and sustainable success. From gene expression to journaling, this episode redefines what it means to win the long game.
đ Show Notes
Most entrepreneurs are masters of the hustleâbut what if winning the long game required less grind and more intentional alignment? In this episode, I sit down with Jon Sabesâserial entrepreneur, longevity expert, and author of Healthy, Wealthy & Longevityâto talk about what it really means to thrive as a founder.
From Wall Street to Baja, Jonâs journey is proof that success and fulfillment donât have to be at odds. We dig into the science of epigenetics, building a purposeful life, and the surprising power of shaping your environment. He also shares practical tactics for managing stress, rewiring your mental models, and creating systems that actually support your health and prosperityâwithout slowing your drive.
If youâve ever questioned whether your pace is sustainable or wondered how to make it all mean something, this oneâs for you.
â Key Takeaways
- Longevity isn't just lifespanâit's healthspan. The goal is to live well, not just long.
- Self-care is a leadership strategy. Prioritizing health amplifies your capacity to lead, serve, and scale.
- Shape your environment. Success is easier when better choices are the default.
- Journaling is a strategic weapon. It aligns your intention and attentionâyour most valuable assets.
- Happiness is built backwards. Plan today for the person you want to be at 80.
- Don't reconcile ambition and peaceâintegrate them. Flow comes from alignment, not avoidance.
đ€Bio
Jon is a serial entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience in financial services and innovation. Author of Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: A Formula for Living the Dream. Advocate for intentional living through health, financial literacy, and mindset mastery. Built and sold multiple companies; now focused on longevity as a life asset. Lives in Baja, Mexico, fulfilling a lifelong dream with his wife of 31 years.
đGiveaway
Jon Sabes is giving away a free copy of his book "Healthy, Wealthy & Longevity" along with his custom-designed prompt journal to the first 10 listeners who reach out.
These tools are designed to help founders build a daily practice that aligns health, prosperity, and purposeâwithout the overwhelm. If youâve been looking for a simple, powerful way to reset your mindset and take control of your longevity, this is your chance.
Hereâs how to get it:
- Follow Jon Sabes on your preferred social platform (LinkedIn, Instagram, or X).
- Send him a direct message with the phrase:
âI heard you on the RPOW PodcastâIâm ready to live Healthy, Wealthy & with Longevity.â - Be one of the first 10 to message him, and Jon will personally send you the book + journal bundle.
đ Find Jon at JonSabes.com or search @JonSabes on your favorite platform.