{"id":262,"date":"2011-01-08T02:48:46","date_gmt":"2011-01-07T20:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.jodena.com\/?p=262"},"modified":"2017-12-12T17:29:07","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T17:29:07","slug":"nobodys-bulletproof-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jodena.com\/blog\/nobodys-bulletproof-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nobody’s Bulletproof"},"content":{"rendered":"

When one year ends and another begins, I always become introspective. I look back at what I\u2019ve tried to accomplish over the past year both personally and professionally. But most importantly, I reflect on what I am thankful for. And at the top of the list is the fact that I am in good health. Because without good health, nothing else really matters.<\/p>\n

I think that in these days of total connectivity with smart phones and computers and 24\/7 news and information, our lives have become so extraordinarily busy, that we tend to forget the basics. I\u2019d like to offer some suggestions.<\/p>\n

1. Have an annual physical. I always schedule mine around my birthday. The association is an easy one for me to remember.<\/p>\n

2. Make time for cardiovascular activity. Even walking<\/a> half an hour every day leads to a more healthy existence. We all say, \u201cBut I can\u2019t find the time!\u201d If all of a sudden you were told you only had six months to live if you didn\u2019t start exercising, you\u2019d find the time!!<\/p>\n

3. If you smoke\u2013stop. Immediately. There are many options now available to help you.<\/p>\n

4. You can\u2019t control your sex, age, or genetic makeup. But you should be able to control your weight with a healthy diet.<\/p>\n

5. Review your will every two to three years with a qualified estate tax planning attorney. The rules are changing constantly. Of course, I am presuming that everybody has a will!<\/p>\n

6. Execute a durable power of attorney and a living will. This is simple and inexpensive and absolutely necessary for the peace of mind of your family.<\/p>\n

7. It is never too early to plan for retirement. \u00a0You are missing the boat if you don\u2019t have a well thought out plan in place that estimates how much money you will have accumulated at present levels of contribution that will satisfy retirement requirements. Your accountant should be able to recommend a qualified financial planner to assist you. Don’t be one of the 90% of dentists nationwide who can never afford to retire and maintain their current life style.<\/p>\n

8. And most of all, don\u2019t forget to take the time to \u201csmell the roses.\u201d Enjoy your family. Enjoy your friends. Life passes us by much too quickly. This is not a dress rehearsal. We all want to live long, healthy and productive lives. Let\u2019s be in charge of our future\u2013be proactive about your health. My best wishes for a healthy 2011.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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