Goals

Think Big! Bigger is better

The other morning, while stirring my coffee, I was flipping through an agricultural magazine. “Think big”, “The American dream”, or “Go for it” seem to be life’s biggest objectives. To motivate us, we are bombarded with superlatives like “extraordinary”, “really spectacular”, “impressive”, or “enviable” to describe these mega-businesses, be they from Canada or elsewhere. [...]

2020-03-23T17:51:03-04:00October 23 2018|Goals|0 Comments

Are You In Shape?

Farm work has always been synonymous with health and good physical condition. Is that still the case? Are you in shape? Paul has no energy anymore. He wakes up exhausted and gets winded at the least effort. Furthermore, he always has a backache. On his wife's advice, he consults his doctor, who recommends that [...]

2020-03-23T17:51:03-04:00September 11 2018|Goals, Motivation|0 Comments

“Quality of life,” you said?

It is synonymous with well-being, perceived health and life satisfaction. “Twenty years ago, we went downhill skiing about 15 days a year, my wife and I, but now, finding one day is a miracle. Also, I can tell you that when I do have one, I’m so tired that I don't feel like going [...]

2020-03-23T17:51:04-04:00August 21 2018|Goals|0 Comments