Values

We all are focused on earning as much as possible, hanging on to our jobs in a rather mystifying world, and doing the best we can each and every day. When does this go from be commendable to obsessive and ultimately to unhealthy behavior?

A football coach with a track record of unbelievable success was coaching his team one day in a pressure filled game and had to go to the hospital with significant chest pains. Happily, he did not sustain any serious damage to his cardiovascular system and was able to modify his career before losing his family and possibly his life. No, I am not talking about Urban Meyer, who just announced he is stepping down as head coach at the University of Florida, I am referring to John Madden who suddenly retired as coach of the professional team, the Oakland Raiders, around 30 years ago.

Keep things in perspective as you evaluate your career path during the final week of 2009.