Running like a Porsche

A few thoughts inspired from what I read in "Deadly Viper" By Mike Foster and Jud Wilhite today. It is about relationships. Sometimes we run so hard and so fast that we burn out. We neglect the important. We forget that we need to stay healthy - mentally, spiritually and physically - over the long haul. Here is how Warren Buffett defines success - "If people get to my age and they have the people love them that they want to have love them, they're successful." It isn't about the money, fame, power, any of that... it is about the relationships. Want to pace yourself for the run? Here is your challenge. Make a list of the top five people in your life. Find out how those individuals feel. Ask them honestly. You will disappoint some people. We can't be all things to all people. But you can prioritize your family and friendships and become more concerned about not disappointing them. Relationships take a lot of work and care. Do you want a high-end performance marriage or friendship like a Porsche? Then it requires high maintenance and regular tune-ups. Work to make sure it is running at its peak performance. You need to take really good care of it and not neglect it. Treat those relationships like a Porsche and not your dad's Ford Taurus. A Ford you can find every day and will probably neglect it over time, but a Porsche you want running at top speed and not worrying about it breaking down. What relationships need some maintenance? Are you willing to invest the time and work? Long-term it is all about the relationships in your life.