Phil's Personal Finance Tip of the Day:
What is your next marathon?
February 7, 2013 By Harvey Mackay
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made in both my business and personal life was to start running. I remember this like it was yesterday.
I was attending a Graduate School of Business Executive Program at Stanford University back in the 1960s. Several foreign businesspeople who were also attending went out for a run every day. They asked me if I would like to join them, and I thought it sounded like fun. And from that simple invitation grew a habit that has lasted a lifetime.
Running not only has kept me in good shape, but it has sharpened my focus. The benefits of physical activity on both the body and mind are well documented. My personal experience tells me that when I don’t run – or walk briskly, as I have been more likely to do in recent years – I lose some momentum. Running clears the cobwebs and renews energy. So I continue, even when I think it might be okay to skip a few days.
Two hip replacement surgeries sidelined me for the past few years. But I just can’t give it up. With my doctor’s blessing, I entered and completed the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon in Phoenix on Jan. 20. I didn’t set any records, but that’s not what matters. I finished, just like I did in 10 previous full marathons, including the 100th running of the Boston Marathon.
I saw a remarkable range of participants in the half marathon. There was one guy who carried the American flag for all 13 miles. I saw a blind woman tethered to a guide runner, who served as her eyes and described the scenery and painted the picture. There were people who pushed baby strollers for the distance. Runners dedicated their races to the memory of loved ones and causes. The motivations are endless.
To read the entire article from Harvey Mackay.com:
http://harveymackay.com/column/what-is-your-next-marathon/
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