Paul Kraus is a mesothelioma survivor, which is a rare and extremely aggressive form of cancer. The fact is that Paul Kraus didn’t become the longest survivor of mesothelioma in the world by luck. He took the initiative and completely changed his diet and mindset in his journey of surviving this deadly disease.

And now he is sharing his secrets, which can be applied as much to traditional business obstacles as anything else.

Here’s how you can be inspired by Paul’s story.

Don’t Let Low Chances Deter You

Pollution, caused by asbestos and other toxins, leads to an estimated 9 million deaths every year. The comparative number of mesothelioma cases is numbered in the thousands, and the survival rate is less than 20%. Currently, there’s no cure for the disease.

Likewise, the chances of becoming a millionaire through running a successful business are also low. But Paul didn’t let himself be deterred from trying, despite the odds.

And those lofty odds shouldn’t stop you from trying your best to make it either.

Changing Your Mindset to Overcome the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship

When Paul was diagnosed with mesothelioma he successfully staved off depression and anxiety through a combination of yoga and meditation. These are two proven ways of banishing negative thoughts and becoming a more positive person. They contributed to his continued survival.

But why should you do the same in business?

Research has shown that positive people have a greater capacity to take on and process new information. This is in addition to positive thinkers having more energy, being more resilient, and having a greater ability to make good decisions.

These are the benefits Paul was able to reap, and you can do the same in business.

Banishing Burnout with a Healthy Diet

Burnout is the most common reason why entrepreneurs struggle with their physical and mental health. You can’t give your best to your business if you aren’t functioning at the highest level.

For Paul, he had to eat a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables because those are the things his body needed to fight cancer cells. But you don’t have to be suffering from a terminal disease to benefit from healthy eating.

Foods filled with antioxidants, vitamins, and other minerals will help you to protect yourself against illness and will ultimately improve your mental health.

It’s the best defense against burnout.

Keep Your Energy Levels High by Being Kind to Yourself

Entrepreneurs are known for constantly burning the midnight oil to get things done. It’s natural if you’re running a business because there are always things to do.

But sometimes you need to be kind to yourself to allow your mind and body to recover.

This is something Paul experienced firsthand. Many cancer survivors feel bad because they can’t walk as far, and they must sleep more. So, they often try to push themselves, which is bad for the body. They’re beating themselves up about their illness.

Being kind to yourself gives you better health and allows you to function better.

Last Word – You are the Most Important Part of Your Business

The main lesson you should take away from Paul’s experience is that without you nothing functions. So, take care of what you eat and how much rest you get. You’ll be surprised at how much better you perform.

What do you think you can take away from Paul’s experience?