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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (132604)3/28/2017 4:12:22 PM
From: louel  Read Replies (1) of 218510
 
Some beings just have boundless energy.

You will find most business people are such. My self though I am far from the same energy category. Never had an interest in playing sports, never joined any social club. never played cards or any other entertainment games. Could not waste my time reading fiction or books that were a product by someone's imagination.

When I read it was history, Biographies of historically notable or successful people, Encyclopedias , Investopedia or business planning.
Other things simply held no interest. Once a year till I retired if circumstances permitting. Usually took a week hunting trip in the autumn and a week earlier in the summer salt water fishing
Those times were mainly to take the kids out to teach them Nature can be a lot of fun. Relaxation I played my guitars as it relaxes the mind. Impossible to worry and seriously play music at the same time.

During my working years I was at work by 3 AM and would get home again around 6 PM. Retired 6 years ago when I was nearing 73 and turned it over to a son. Only because My wife of 44 years at the time (Our accountant) suffered congestive heart failure. Upon her recovery. I realized it was time to let her enjoy some of the fruits of what we had done. Otherwise I would still be at it. Having to retire and let go was my worst nightmare.

Today I still up at 5 AM usually retire around 11 at night. I find it hard now to operate on much less than 6 hours sleep. From what I read Trump can still run on anything over 4.

When you enjoy your business it is not work. It is a life style. It is your reason for being. It becomes all you want to do. It is your recreation. The Work part is forcing yourself to take time away for the sake and enjoyment of the rest of the family.

Some people call it being a workaholic. That's not true. You do it because you love it. The challenge of accomplishment is the greatest driving force and energy booster. Money is the byproduct.


For business people. Jim Pattison a Canadian Billionaire summed it up pretty well in his quote.
" Life is abut a game. Money is the score board on how well you played it"

St Paul's hospital is owned by the Catholic Church. But like all others hospitals in BC is operated on a non cost profit basis.
To have truly affordable health care US states need to begin developing the same type program. It's a benefit to everyone. Rich and poor alike.

vancouversun.com

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