The 3Fs You Need And The 3Fs You Want
The 3Fs You Need: The Essential Cornerstones
These three Fs keep your life steady: Family, Fitness, and Finance.
They represent your foundation, you can’t skip.
- Fitness, or health, is the most important in my view. A bedridden man can’t care for his family, his business, or himself. You’re your own most valuable asset, so taking care of it—staying strong inside and out—is non-negotiable.
- Family, whether given or chosen, is your support—the people who matter most. They give you a reason to push on and stand by you when days get tough.
- Finance means having enough to live, not just to flash around. A man needs to provide for his family. Fitness and Family might hold you for a while, but a balanced life requires enough to provide well.
Without these three cornerstone Fs, life wobbles. They’re not fancy, but they’re essential and work anywhere in the world.
The 3Fs You Want: The Game-Changers
Now that we’ve covered the essentials, let’s look at three Fs that make life balanced and rich: Friends, Fun, and Faith.
They’re not must-haves, but they lift you higher.
- Friends are people you choose—ones who get you. They listen when days go wrong and cheer when they go right. You might not need many, but a few good ones keep life from feeling empty. Friends bring an outside view and balance to a busy family life.
- Fun is what you enjoy—hobbies, laughs, a break. It could be a pet, sports, a game, or quiet time. Without it, you’re only working, not living. This keeps your days light. Same as for Elon Musk, playing a good video game is one of the best ways I can get into a state of flow and have great fun. Here’s how Elon describes how playing video games brings him a lot of fun:
- Faith, whether religion or spirituality, gives your spirit strength. For millennia, we’ve known a balanced life needs mind, body, and soul. I’m not religious, for example, but I’m spiritual—trusting my intuition, understanding the power of belief. It holds you up when life gets heavy.
These 3Fs You Want make life not just balanced but rich.
Nail the cornerstone Fs, add these, and your life becomes beautiful.
Stacking It All: Balance Without Burnout
Six Fs sound like a lot, but they’re not about doing more—they’re about doing what counts. Here’s a quick overview of all 6Fs:
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Fitness: Staying strong and keep moving.
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Family: Your support. Your why.
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Finance: Enough to live, provide.
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Friends: Connection, outside balance.
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Fun: Enjoyment, light days.
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Faith: Spiritual meaning, quiet trust.
A wise man also knows what he doesn’t want: burnout, a career that doesn’t allow him to be close with his family, unhealthy habits, or a life with no point.
Simple Tips How To Make Most Of Each The 3Fs
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Fitness: The most important of all the 3Fs!
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Walk at least 5,000 steps daily—I aim for 10,000. Track with the Stride app.
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Avoid calories in drinks—no sugary or carbonated stuff. I stick to water and tea.
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Sleeping is your superpower. Do anything you can to improve your sleep quality.
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Family: Your support. Your why.
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Be fully present. Quantity equals quality when raising a family.
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Eat at least one meal together. Always ask how they’re doing.
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Teach your son masculinity, your daughter wisdom.
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Finance: Enough to live, provide.
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Save min. 10% each month, 20% better.
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Skip impulse buys, track your spending weekly.
- Invest long-term—let compound interest work for you.
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Friends: Connection, outside balance.
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Text a friend today.
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Meet up monthly.
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Share a quick laugh.
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Fun: Enjoyment, light days.
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Find something you love and do it regularly.
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Watch a funny movie or play a video game that brings joy.
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Try a new hobby.
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Faith: Spiritual meaning, quiet trust.
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Meditate daily. Even two minutes help. I use the Insight Timer app.
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Record short journaling videos or write a diary—what are you grateful for?
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Join a religious group that fits you.
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Strengthen your intuition. Einstein said, “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift”. Start with this TED talk.
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Conclusion – Your Fs, Your Life
Of the six Fs—three you need, and three you want.
They’re not rules, just tools! Fitness, Family, Finance build your base. Friends, Fun, Faith make it yours.
You don’t need them all perfect every day—simply pick what fits.
Keep things simple: A relaxing walk, a call, a saved buck, a laugh, a quiet moment—small steps stack up.
Do whatever to start with the 3Fs!
📘 Read Also
- 5 Best Tips On How to Use Intuition in Investing
- Roasting The Wealth Allocation Pillars Of Two Fellow Readers
- My 3 Highest Conviction Investments For The Next 10 Years
FAQ
How to balance life?
Focus on three cornerstone Fs: Fitness, Family, Finances. Then, if you can, add 3x more Fs: Friends, Fun, and Faith. By focusing on these 6Fs you will have a great life balance.
What are the 3 Fs?
The 3Fs represent three pillars a responsible man or woman should focus on: Fitness, family, and finances. These will set a strong foundation for a great life balance. If bandwidth allows, you can add three more Fs: Friends, Fun, and Faith.
How to get a good work-life balance?
The concept of the 3Fs or even 6Fs can provide guidance: Fitness, family and finances are the non-negotiable essential pillars of a good work-life balance. Spinkle on top 3x more Fs, the Fs you want: Friends, Fun, and faith for a fulfilling life.
What are the 6Fs for a great, balanced life?
Fitness: Staying strong and keep moving.
Family: Your support. Your why.
Finance: Enough to live, provide.
Friends: Connection, outside balance.
Fun: Enjoyment, light days.
Faith: Spiritual meaning, quiet trust.
Age when reaching FI: 40 in 2018
Left the rat race: May 2017
Living in: Singapore
Number of kids: 2
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