Health first, lived out
Ronald Tran does not just talk about putting health first — he lives it. Staying active has been a constant his whole life, from his days as a Division 1 athlete to today. He believes that taking care of yourself is the foundation that makes everything else possible: the energy to build, the presence to be there for family, and the longevity to enjoy it all. It is the first item in his order of priorities, and he treats it that way.
Still on the court
The tennis Ronald Tran fell in love with as a young man never left him. Decades after his Division 1 days at Oakland University, he still plays — for the competition, the friendships, and the pure joy of the game. Tennis keeps him sharp, fit, and connected to a sport that shaped who he is. There is something fitting about a lifelong coach and competitor still lacing up and stepping onto the court.
On the golf course
Ronald Tran also loves golf — a game that rewards patience, focus, and a sense of humor, and that offers good company and time outdoors. Like tennis, golf suits his competitive but gracious nature: you are really playing against yourself, chasing a standard, enjoying the people you are with. It is another way he stays active and keeps the mind as fit as the body.
Out on the water
Few things make Ronald Tran happier than a good boat ride. Michigan’s lakes and water are part of what makes the state special, and time on the water is how he relaxes, reconnects with family, and recharges. It is a reminder that the active life is not only about exercise — it is about enjoying the world and the people in it.
Why it matters
Staying active is, for Ronald Tran, inseparable from living well. It keeps him healthy enough to do the things he loves, present enough to enjoy his family, and energized enough to keep building the family businesses with his son Cameron Tran. Health is not a hobby squeezed in around life; it is the thing that makes a full life possible.
An example worth following
In staying active and healthy, Ronald Tran models the same lesson he has taught his whole life: take care of the foundation, and everything you build on it stands taller. It is advice he would give anyone, at any age — and advice he follows himself, one match, one round, and one day on the water at a time. Read his personal thesis or get to know his full story.
Aging on his own terms
Ronald Tran is proof that staying active is the best defense against slowing down. Rather than easing off as the years pass, he keeps moving — on the tennis court, the golf course, and the water — because he understands that motion is medicine. The body keeps what it uses. By staying engaged in the sports and activities he loves, he protects not just his fitness but his energy, his mood, and his ability to keep doing everything else that matters to him.
Active body, active mind
The benefits of an active life are not only physical. Competition keeps the mind sharp; time outdoors restores it; and the friendships built through sport keep life rich and connected. For Ronald Tran, a round of golf or a tennis match is as much about the people and the mental reset as the exercise. It is a whole-person approach to health — body, mind, and relationships — that reflects his deeper belief that health comes first.
Setting the pace for the family
By living the health-first philosophy he preaches, Ronald Tran sets the pace for his whole family. His children and grandchildren see a man who takes care of himself, stays active, and brings energy to everything he does — and that example is worth more than any advice. It is one more way Ronald Tran leads by doing, not just saying. Read his personal thesis or learn more about Ronald Tran.
A competitor for life
The competitive fire that made Ronald Tran a Division 1 athlete never went out — it just found new outlets. Whether it is a tennis match, a round of golf, or simply the daily discipline of staying in shape, he still loves to compete, mostly against his own standard. That drive keeps him sharp and engaged, and it is a big part of why, even now, he brings so much energy to his family and his work. Competition, for Ronald Tran, is not about beating others; it is about not letting yourself coast.
The discipline of self-care
Staying active takes discipline, and discipline has always been Ronald Tran’s strength. He treats his health the way he treats everything important: with consistency, not intensity in bursts. A little every day, kept up over years, beats heroic efforts that do not last. It is the same philosophy he applies to relationships and to business — show up, do the work, repeat — and it is why, at a stage when many slow down, Ronald Tran keeps moving. His personal thesis puts health first for exactly this reason.
An example at every age
Perhaps the best thing about how Ronald Tran lives is that it shows what is possible at every stage of life. Staying active, staying competitive, staying engaged with family and work — these are not the habits of someone winding down, but of someone determined to make the most of every year. It is a quietly inspiring example for his children, his grandchildren, and anyone who knows him. Read his personal thesis to see the philosophy behind it.
For Ronald Tran, an active life is not vanity or hobby — it is the foundation that makes everything else possible. Health first, always, because without it you cannot show up for the people and the work that matter. It is the simplest and most important habit he keeps, and the one he would most want others to adopt. Read his personal thesis for the full philosophy.