Words of the Wise Podcast: Chief David Alexander III — Your Health Is Worth More Than Your Paycheck скачать в хорошем качестве

Words of the Wise Podcast: Chief David Alexander III — Your Health Is Worth More Than Your Paycheck

Chief Alexander III delivers a message every first responder needs to take seriously: the warning signs show up early, and too many ignore them until the damage is done. High salaries, overtime, career milestones—none of it matters if you sacrifice your health along the way. He draws a sharp comparison to professional athletes whose short careers leave them spending fortunes later trying to repair preventable harm. The same pattern plays out in public safety, where long-term stress, poor habits, and neglect compound over years. His advice is urgent and deeply personal: invest in your body now, not when it’s failing. Eat better. Move more. Take vacations. Do things that keep you alive—not just employed. Serious conditions like cancer and diabetes are showing up younger than ever, often tied to lifestyle patterns that feel harmless in the moment. Knowing your body, caring for it, and respecting its limits will serve you more than any paycheck, promotion, or accolade. His message is clear: longevity is built, not gifted—start building it now. Views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not represent verified facts or the views of the host.