By Douglas Armey

Of late, I’ve realized more and more I’m racing to get everything done.  Run my business.  Invest effectively.  Write this blog.  As well as have time to be a good husband, father, friend, exercise, have fun and get enough sleep.  Whew, makes me exhausted thinking about it.

When I accepted the presidency of my Rotary Club, one of the largest in the world, it put me over the top.  It’s an honor to be asked but it comes with great expectations and responsibilities.  So while happy to serve it’s like having a second job.

About two weeks ago I finally hit the wall.  I caught a respiratory virus and melted down.

While lying in bed somewhere between dreaming and consciousness I realized I was not doing what I have written about—building margin into my life.  My days had become... More...