Chapter 9 Health and Well-being
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Perhaps surprisingly, it has been shown that the best accomplishments of people come in their later years. The average age of CEOs in Fortune 500 companies is 63! Little wonder then that there is great emphasis today on our health and well-being \\u2013 it is vital for a productive long life. But productivity is not the only reason that we want to live long and healthy lives. We will also look at the significance of this issue with regard to our families and our contribution to community. Building health and well-being begins early in life, a time when you may have the energy but not the time, but it is critical for the long haul and for a vibrant life in the latter years. We explore the issues of well-being in our physical, emotional, mental and relational dimensions - the pitfalls and what we can do about them.
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