Workaholism: Hazards and Benefits

Never leave America if you want to see beauty at it's best. Sure, there are other places with great beauty around the world. However, none of us can see it all in our lifetime even if we're on a perpetual tour that never stops. It's doubtful that many of us would enjoy constant travel. Most of us like to see family and friends, keep up with the neighborhood, stay connected with our church family, old classmates too.

Actually, work is a nice break too. Something about giving, using our talents and skills for the good of society. Making a contribution along the way is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, too many of us are workaholics, money becomes our highest priority. It's nice to have money but family should be your first priority. Many folks considered poor are far better connected with their spouse and children. No one ever asks for another day at the office or plant on their deathbed, family is all that matters throughout our lifetime as priority ONE.

Usually, the family that prays together, stays together. If possible, an annual family vacation should be a priority. Often, lack of money can be a problem, but there are lots of things you and your family can do that's inexpensive or free. Go to the park for a picnic; take in a ballgame with a moonpie and RC Cola; a trip to the mountains with a picnic lunch can be lots of fun for everyone; go to Discovery Place or the Mint Museum to expand your exposure to new discoveries and other places bidding you to come.

Our mountains, beaches, waterfalls, water parks, horseback riding is always fun and recreational. Sometimes there are festivals in nearby towns that attract hundreds of visitors over a weekend. Even the farmers market can be a good experience and educational for the children. The new Billy Graham Library invites you to come for a visit and tour to learn about Dr. Graham and his preaching the Gospel around the world.

Take a trip to see beautiful Niagara Falls, a breath taking beauty that everyone should see. Visit Las Vegas or Atlantic City, take in the Kentucky Derby or plan to see the Grand Canyon with it's massive views, mule riding, boat trips and sunsets. Huge hotels with tremendous stage shows, dancing, musicians, singing everywhere. Plan a visit to Dolly Parton's DollyWood extravaganza in Pigeon Forge, TN along with other family shows on the main drag. Pigeon Force is a busy town. Don't miss Gatlinburg, TN with it's time shares, chalets, motels, candy shops along with pancake houses and fine dining. Only 5 miles between the towns along some wonderful mountain scenery.

Go North, South, East or West to discover wonderful places and sites to see. You'll never be bored traveling America by car, bus, motorcycle or your own RV with car in tow. See the geysers in Yellowstone or take in Hawaii as the southern tip of the USA. Big cities, small towns welcome visitors and offer tours in restored Williamsburg, VA and Winston Salem, NC for a beginning tour. Most places are very affordable and inviting for the tourist. George Washington's Mt. Vernon estate, the Kentucky horse plantations with beautiful farmland across the plains.

Don Monteith spent 32 years as co-owner of a staffing/personnel business plus several franchised services [personnel agency, temp services, diet centers, computer training, dictation-to-go, vending, mail-order]. Most of his business education was learned in the {SHK} "school of hard knocks" where he earned a PhD with honors. Today, Don shares his experiences, successes and failures with clients, friends, and small business owners. You can enjoy his Newsletter about business, life, joy and happiness at http://www.DonMonteith.com