RULE 44

Look after yourself

You are the boss, the captain, the driving force. If you are sick, who is going to run the ship? There is no one else. It makes sense to look after yourself. And I have no intention of getting all preachy here and telling you to go to bed early, eat your greens and take loads of exercise – that would all be pure hypocrisy because I don’t do any of those things. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t, however. They are all good ideas.

An occasional quick body service might be a good idea, a regular check-up to nip any potential problems in the bud. I have an annual one. I would also suggest that some foods are like dynamite and they fill you with energy, speed your metabolism and make you feel great. Other foods make you sluggish, ...

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