Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The "R" word

The talk has begun. The "R" word meaning recession. Many are worried, scared and anxious over the possibility of a recession and the loss of jobs. For numerous years this has gone on, and people worry, fret and get back to work. It just isn't easy because of the stress we get over it.

This quote was used in a speech by an associate of mine. It is very appropriate to these times:

Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises from 1959-1994 Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends, and spirit - and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends, and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.

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