The Only Dividend Left
Recently, I've seen many viral articles titled "Change Your Life in a Day," "Change Your Life in an Hour," but in Elon Musk's latest interview in 2026, he stated the most important and only thing that can change your life: a healthy body! (Because in the next decade, we will conquer all diseases)
If you are like me, you might feel that people today are playing a game they are destined to lose.
They anxiously chase the next trend, study business models late into the night, pay for various "cognitive upgrade" courses, trying to find a shred of certainty in the information cocoon woven by algorithms.
But they are mistaken about one thing: when the certainty of the external world collapses, seeking answers externally is futile.
In this era, all dividends, whether in traffic, technology, or capital, are rapidly depreciating.
There is only one thing that continues to appreciate and is entirely under your control.
That is your body.
This is not about "fitness," nor is it about "self-discipline."
It is about establishing the only low-entropy (ordered) fortress in a high-entropy (chaotic) world.
This article will be long and hardcore. It is not the kind of motivational piece you forget after reading; it is a cognitive reconstruction that you may even need to take notes on.
Let’s begin.
1️⃣ The Collapse of the External World and the Only Truth Within
We are at an extremely absurd juncture: the density of information is unprecedentedly high, but effective opportunities are fewer than ever.
What you think is a trend may just be a carefully designed traffic trap by others. The platform you invest your energy in may become worthless tomorrow due to algorithm adjustments.
This is what is called "external feedback failure."
But your body is different. It is the only system in this world that retains "absolute causality."
You run 5 kilometers, and your cardiovascular function improves. You lift weights for three months, and your muscle fibers tear and reorganize to become stronger. You go to bed early and wake up early, and your endocrine system stabilizes.
This is not metaphysics; it is the most fundamental biological mechanism of "super compensation": when you apply moderate stress to a living organism, it not only returns to its original state after recovery but also surpasses its previous baseline.
This is an instinct to combat entropy increase.
In this era filled with deception and bubbles, this absolute honesty of "input = return" is the rarest luxury you can possess.
2️⃣ The Quality of the Mind Depends on the Strength of the Container
Haruki Murakami wakes up at 4 a.m. every morning and runs 10 kilometers.
Most people think this is for "health." They are gravely mistaken.
He clearly states in his essays: writing is a physical labor.
Long periods of deep thinking quickly deplete physical energy. What you perceive as "creative block," "lack of focus," or "weak willpower" is often fundamentally a collapse of physiological functions.
When your blood circulation is poor, your brain does not receive enough oxygen.
When your hormone levels are disrupted, your prefrontal cortex cannot suppress impulses.
When your core muscles are weak, you cannot maintain high-intensity desk work.
True experts have long seen through this:
If you want top-notch cognitive output, you must first build a top-notch physical container.
Do not try to fix hardware (bodily functions) with software (thinking techniques). That is futile.
3️⃣ Physical Training is the Manifestation of Mental Strength
You feel anxious because you have lost your sense of control over life.
When you don’t know what to learn or what projects to pursue, you fall into nihilism. But "lifting weights" can provide you with the most direct anchor.
When you endure muscle soreness to complete the last squat, you are training not just your quadriceps; you are training your neural pathways. You are proving to your brain through physical action: "I can control myself."
This sense of "self-efficacy" will transfer to all aspects of your life.
Resisting high-calorie foods is akin to maintaining composure in the face of business temptations.
Persevering when exhausted is like showing resilience in project difficulties.
A stronger body is the infrastructure you need to combat the anxiety of this era.
4️⃣ How to Restart Your Physical System
Most people are "working out" in the wrong way.
They set foolish goals ("I want to lose 20 pounds in 3 months") and then give up when they cannot achieve them. This is typical "result-oriented" thinking.
What we need is "identity-oriented" thinking. You are not "losing weight"; you are becoming a "long-term thinker."
You need to turn life into a game governed by rules you set. Here are specific operational protocols:
- Strength Training (Building Armor)
Do not be misled by fancy equipment. Focus on compound movements.
Frequency: 3 times a week, 45-60 minutes each time.
Core: Squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press.
Logic: These movements engage the largest muscle groups in the body, promoting the secretion of testosterone and growth hormone, which are natural anti-aging agents.
Mindset: Do not rush to lift heavy weights. Proper form is paramount. Feel the muscle contractions; live in the moment.
- Cardiovascular Training (Upgrading the Engine)
Frequency: 2-3 times a week, each session lasting over 30 minutes.
Intensity: Maintain at 70% of your maximum heart rate (Zone 2 training).
Logic: This is not about burning calories but about improving mitochondrial efficiency, giving you more sustained energy.
- Nutritional Intake (Fuel Management)
Forget complex calorie calculations; adhere to first principles:
Whole foods: Only eat things that resemble their original form.
Prioritize protein: Consume 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. This is the building block for muscle repair.
Carbohydrates: Do not demonize carbohydrates; they are your fuel.
- Sleep (System Reset)
This is the most important point. Without sleep, there is no "super compensation," only "overtraining."
Ironclad rule: 7-8 hours every night. Sleep before 11 p.m.
Environment: Stay away from blue light (phones) for 2 hours before bed.
Final Thoughts:
No matter how noisy the outside world is, how dividends disappear, or how algorithms change.
Your body is the only asset in this world that will never betray you.
Treat it well, and it will reward you. Invest your time, and it will evolve.
In this uncertain era, having something that guarantees a return for your effort is, in itself, the greatest redemption.
Stop looking for shortcuts.
Go lift weights. Go fight against gravity. Go reclaim your control over your life.
This is the wisest investment you can make in this era.
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