Basic Pursuits

Israel of Fat Man Unleashed is in the process of losing weight. He tracks his progress on his blog. A recent post strikes a nerve.

First the bad news. Israel lists seven reasons why you are fat and will stay fat. Now the good news.

"...just think a little. Moderate how you intake these fatty (yet delicious) foods, slowly adjust your body to different and better eating habits. Change your thinking, control your mind, and it’ll change your body."

This guy has his priorities straight. A new book discloses that self-made, Irish-American Chuck Feeney has given away nearly $5 billion. He's working hard to give more away in his lifetime.

"There are no pockets in a shroud," he said.

How did he do it? "I set out to work hard, not to get rich."

Often good things blossom as by-products of a well executed plan.