Just learned something interesting about how self-made millionaire Codie Sanchez actually thinks about money, and it's not what you'd expect from someone who built wealth buying small businesses.

So on Jay Shetty's podcast, when asked about her best $1,000 investment ever, Codie Sanchez didn't mention a single stock or business stake. Her answer? A sauna and cold plunge setup she grabbed on Amazon. Sounds wild, right?

But here's the thing she explained that actually makes sense: she ties health directly to wealth. The logic is simple — if you start your day with more energy and mental clarity, you're more productive, you make better decisions, and yeah, you end up making more money. Codie Sanchez basically said these wellness tools became the best ROI she's ever seen because of how they compound throughout her entire day.

I get it now. It's not really about the sauna or cold plunge specifically. It's about whatever habit or tool actually moves the needle for your energy and focus. For some people that might be a gym membership, meditation app, or even just consistent sleep. Codie Sanchez's point is that investing in what keeps your mind and body sharp is investing in your income-generating capacity.

If you don't have a grand to drop on fancy wellness gear, the article mentions tons of free or cheap alternatives — walks, meditation, better sleep, journaling, YouTube workouts. Nothing groundbreaking, but apparently that's exactly what separates people who think about wealth from people who actually build it.

Worth thinking about the next time you're deciding where money actually matters most.