FOCUS ON THE GOAL

This sign was in the window of a business that had recently closed. They came to the realization that you have to focus...

• Satisfy & delight customers [They will come back and tell their friends too]
  
• Deliver value [Customer gives you money and gets something even more valuable, your product or service]
  
• Create a profit [or at least break even]
• Do not try to be everything to everyone
  

Old and Happy?

The New York Times has a recent article about living long and well. It is targeted at men but one could also apply it to women.

"Gentlemen, 5 Easy Steps to Living Long and Well"
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
Published: February 19, 2008

The Five Things
1. Not smoking
2. Weight management
3. Blood pressure control
4. Regular exercise
5. Avoiding diabetes

My Thoughts...

1. Eat more healthy food [more fruits and vegetables]. Only total health nuts eat enough of these. For the other 99%, me and most everybody else, we need to eat more of these foods.
2. Exercise a little everyday. This is not complicated. Do something besides sitting on the couch, eating bon bons and watching TV [my apologies to the makers of bon bons].
3. Do not over indulge in treats. We all have our favorite foods. The food that makes us feel good when we eat it. If you know it is not a good idea to eat it everyday, don't. A couple [2] of times a week shouldn't be a problem.

Do things in your own best interests.