By David Tepera, June 19,2024

How many of you don’t like going to work? Are you one of those employees who flies below the radar, and performs as minimal as possible? Well, how would you feel if you got fired? The bills will be rolling around soon, and I bet, all of a sudden, you realize how important that job was.

Why not go to work each day and prove your worth? That’s the best way to ensure job security, plus it could lead to promotions and pay increases.

One thing is for sure, unemployment and death will bring you back to reality real quick.

I’m sure by now, some of you experienced the loss of a loved one. It’s a sucker punch that never goes away. You just learn to accept the void, heartbreak, and move forward to appreciate others around you.

I know this is a strange statement, but take a look at your spouse, children, parents and even pets. How would you treat them today, if you knew they would be gone tomorrow?

Don’t just celebrate holidays and birthdays. Why not let every day be an opportunity to express love to those important to you?

We all have busy lives, but we must find time to let those close to us know how much we love and appreciate them.

Lately, Tina and I have started the process of dialing back our hours working at Ageless Muscle. We’ve put in years of dedicated work to build a unique brand, and the business is doing well. But, we need to spend more time with family members while we have them.

Hopefully, as you get older, you start appreciating the life you have left. Of course, we don’t know when our day comes, but each is one day closer, so why not choose love over hate?

I wake up each morning thanking God for giving me another day. I might not be my best this day, but He gave me the opportunity.

Listen, I’m hoping to make you think. Don’t wait until tomorrow, but go for it and hug your loved ones a little longer than usual. Let them know how much you love them because if not, one day, you’ll wish you did.

Lastly, my mom Eileen Tepera proudly reads my column each week, and I want her to know how much I love her. She is truly amazing.