It’s amazing to see so many people who are prepared to sacrifice their lives for the sake of their business. I’m sure you know of someone like that. They get up at the crack of dawn, drag their weary bodies out of the house and head off for another rollercoaster ride at work. Ten or twelve hours later they head home totally exhausted with all their energy sapped from their body.

On a recent walk I noticed that one of our local bakeries had closed down. There was a sign in the window saying that due to the passing of the owner, the shop was closed until further notice.

I had seen the owner a few times…he seemed to always be working and his physical condition looked awful. Unfortunately it was only a matter of time before something happened to him…and it did.

It’s been a hectic week.  Just returned from the Essentially for Women event in Sydney and also had my first visit to Hobart to speak for Women’s Network Australia.  Unusual for me to travel interstate twice in a week.  It’s not something I’d want to do on a regular basis.

I enjoyed Hobart as it reminded me of my original home town…Auckland.  Still made sure I took care of myself…got plenty of exercise, healthy food and had a one and a half hour massage.  It’s so important to take care of yourself first.

At the beginning of the year I had 2 fitness goals, the first one was to have the arms of Michelle, the personal trainer on “The Biggest Loser” and the second was to enter a figurebuilding competition. I’m on my way with the first goal but the second one (what was I thinking?)

Anyhow what is really interesting is that I attended the National Speakers Association of Australia conference recently.

One of the keynote speakers was Rowena Szeszeran-McEvoy, one of the most successful business women in Australia. A hugely inspiring woman who is so successful that she is listed on the ‘rich list’s’. Her business which is co-owned with her husband Kerry is The Australian Institute of Fitness.