Over a year ago, I moved from the Dallas area to East Texas. At my age, I had to find all new doctors to address my health issues and found a wonderful heart doctor to make sure I would have no problems with my heart. While taking a stress test, my doctor had to take pictures of my heart. As he took pictures, I got to thinking about my tow business and what I was taught about the importance of truck maintenance. Every one of my 17 trucks had a maintenance log that would allow me to know the status of all my trucks.
Fairly quickly, I realized that I did not have a maintenance log for me, the owner of the company. When you own a tow company you are faced with lots of stress. You worry about things like:
- Keeping your trucks on the road
- Finding drivers to put in your trucks
- Building a good customer base
- In most cases, a 24-hour operation
- Taking care of all your customers
- Insurance needs for every truck
- Problem of rising gas prices
- Keeping good morale
After being 30 years in the industry, I became overweight and developed Type 2 Diabetes. With diabetes, I also got Neuropathy in my feet and hands. I would ignore all my symptoms and the doctor’s advice because I had business to run. Now that I’m in my seventies, I realize that I should have paid attention to my doctors. Don’t do what I did, do something now to protect yourself because it will make retirement a lot more fun. My problem is my blood sugar is way to high. When you have high blood sugar it can lead to such things as: Diabetes, Heart attacks, Strokes, Kidney failure, Neuropathy and other problems.
Thousands of dollars were spent on buying devices, pills, medicines and other electrical devices to address my problems. I knew I had to lower my blood sugar, but nothing seemed to work. However, I also realized that if I did not lower my sugar any of the above could happen. I Wanted to make it to my 80’s and I will get there by lowering my blood sugar. I am not into diets, but I knew I had to eat better. I felt I was at the end of the road, and I would have to do this myself.
I talked to a nutritionist and developed my own solution. After following my program, my sugar dropped over 250 points daily. I want to share my solution with the industry, so I formed a club. If you register as a member today, I will show you what I did that led to my success. Each month I will share videos on my website that will help you reach your goals. With members in my club, I now have a support team that will help me reach my goals, but more importantly help get YOU to where you want to be. By following my solution there is no monthly fees or on-going expenses. My solution lowered my blood sugar tremendously. I’ll also offer ideas on what drinks to drink and what foods to eat. I’ll post videos on my website that you can watch which will show you what I am doing to lower my sugar. Certainly, I’m not a doctor, but I’m sharing how I achieved success. Go to my website “fixa1c.com” to learn more. Feel free to call me for more information at 469-774-0340.
Good health plays a critical role in running your business. Poor health will directly impact your physical stamina, mental clarity, decision making, and long-term success. Being healthy will allow the following:
- Enhance Productivity – When you increase your stamina you can handle long hours, travel, and meet the demands of your working environment. Your energy levels will increase with proper nutrition, exercise, and rest which allows you to sustain energy and reduce fatigue.
- Sharp Decisions – Good health supports mental clarity and focus, enabling you to make better decisions and solve problems effectively. Stress management, linked to health practices like medication or regular exercise, helps maintain emotional balance during high-pressure situations.
- Improve Leadership – Healthy leaders exhibit higher emotional intelligence and patience making them more effective at inspiring and managing teams.
- Reduce Downtime – Staying healthy minimizes the risk of illnesses that lead to absence or reduce efficiency.
- Sustainability – Running a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Long term health allows you to maintain consistency and avoid burn out.
- Setting a good example – As the leader of your company, healthy behaviors can positively influence your employees by promoting a healthy workplace, culture, and improve overall morale.
- Creativity – Good mental and physical health will allow you to be creative and stay ahead of your competition.
As a business owner it’s important to prioritize your health. Try to incorporate regular exercise into your routine. Fuel the body and mind by eating better. In this industry you need 7 to 8 hours of sleep to recharge your body. Find ways to relieve stress management by getting hobbies, golfing or hunting and do these things regularly. Take breaks by staying away from your business periodically which will in turn refresh your focus. By investing in your health, you set a strong foundation for both personal self-being and business success.
I intend to enjoy my retirement, and I think I found a way to do it. Remember James, we are going down this road together.
