Zest: The #1 Key to Flourishing #16

Here’s a fascinating fact: Science says zest is the #1 virtue most highly correlated with your flourishing.

Zest isn’t just enthusiasm—it’s an energized engagement with life. It’s the ability to bring passion, vitality, and joy to everything you do.

With Heroic Elite, we obsess about your energy because we know it’s foundational to becoming the most energized, productive, and connected version of yourself. When you cultivate zest, you don’t just survive—you thrive.

Why Zest Matters

1. Energy Fuels Flourishing: Research shows that zest is the strongest predictor of well-being because it amplifies your engagement with life.

2. A Virtuous Cycle: Zest creates a feedback loop—more energy leads to greater engagement, which leads to deeper connections and achievements.

3. Resilience in Action: When life gets hard, zest gives you the energy and mindset to keep moving forward with hope and courage.

Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology, describes zest as the virtue that brings life to your other strengths. It’s what transforms knowledge, courage, and love into powerful action.

The Heroic Elite Mindset

With Heroic Elite, we know zest isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you cultivate. And it’s why we relentlessly focus on energy mastery through the Five Fundamentals: Eating, Moving, Sleeping, Breathing, and Focusing.

When you optimize your energy, you naturally unlock more zest for life. This is how you thrive over these 101 days—and beyond.

Here’s the key: Zest isn’t passive. It’s a choice. A practice. A way of life.

Action for Today

Boost your zest:

1. Start your day with energy: Reflect on why your #1 Heroically SMART Goal matters deeply to you.

2. Engage fully: Bring enthusiasm to every task you tackle today, no matter how small.

3. Recharge intentionally: Fuel your energy with great food, movement, and rest.

Bring zest to your day. Thrive, today. Let’s go!

P.S. For more on this, check out the Philosopher’s Notes on:

• Flourish by Martin Seligman
• The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal