I'm reading Alan Webber's Rules of Thumb: 52 Truths for Winning at Business Without Losing Yourself and so far, so good.

This really is a different kind of business book. Webber translates his 52 Rules through stories that yield a message.

Rule #1: WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH RELAX.

Webber writes, "Anytime you approach a task with fear you are at least a double loser. First, you colour the work with fear and increase the chances of failure. Second, you guarantee that you won't enjoy the experience."

So here's to making sure that I (and you, perhaps?) take a second and remember that I asked for all this. I'm smiling as I type this. I'm enjoying the trip!

Ruth