In the last two months I have reassessed a number of my priorities. I
always pride myself on meeting my commitments, but I’ve decided to not make as
many commitments as I did before my wakeup call eight weeks ago. I have
resigned from several positions and said no to several requests for my
services. This is because I plan to focus on the important priorities in my
life, but not to become overwhelmed by too many action items.
My top priority is my family. My wife and I just returned from a trip to
see two of our kids and two grandchildren. I admit the trip was also for a
one-day mystery conference, the always enjoyable Men of Mystery in Irvine,
California, but there’s nothing wrong with mixing work and pleasure on trips.
My writing is also a priority, but I’m not going to put as much time into
it as I did BHA (before heart attack). I’m going to allow myself to take naps
and relax and not be as compulsive about my writing.
And I will continue to do promotional events. I enjoy giving
presentations and will give talks as schedule permits, again keeping a balance
so I don’t spend too many hours a day on my feet.
And exercise. I enjoy walking and will continue my regular walks, hikes
and snowshoe expeditions, again for reasonable amounts of time. I don’t need to
scale any mountains or complete endurance hikes.
Finally, I will continue my volunteer work in the world of elders.
Those are my top priorities. How about you?
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