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What to Do When You’re T-Boned by a Man on a Bike

Last week was one of those weeks. You know what I mean, right? Everything just seems like it was going wrong, taking longer than it should, or otherwise not cooperating.

For example, I was driving down Ardmore, passing 8th Street in Hermosa Beach on my way to my new home. I stopped at the stop sign, saw no cars and proceeded through. Seconds later, I thought my life as I knew it was over when I heard a huge collision, felt my car shake and saw something fly through the air. I thought I had somehow hit someone on their bike and not noticed. I thought I had killed someone! My heart literally stopped. I got out of the car shaking and crying to find a man standing there on his bike, shaking his head, apologizing profusely.

It turns out, he had been biking down the hill on 8th Street, lost control of his brakes and ran into the side of my car – my car was t-boned by a man on his bicycle! I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. By some miracle, he wasn’t hurt. My car on the other hand, well, it’s not pretty.

This is one of those accidents that can happen to any of us at any time. It reminds me how important asset protection, starting with excellent insurance, is. Andrew’s homeowner’s insurance is going to cover the damage to my car. I shudder to think about Andrew’s potential liability had he hit someone who would take advantage of the situation and claim excessive medical bills and sue him for everything. Or worse yet, if Andrew had claimed I was at fault somehow. This is one of those times it would be difficult to prove who was at a fault and I could be getting sued for everything I have.

And, that’s just one of the things that happened last week.

When I called my business coach and good friend, Dave D. and mentioned all that had happened during the week, he shared with me a great way to relieve stress, remain focused, and love my life. I encourage you to take 3 minutes out of your hectic day right now and do the same.

1. Close your eyes and take 3 full deep breaths. Inhale completely and exhale completely.
2. For the next minute just focus on your breathing, nothing else. When any thoughts enter your mind, let them simply drift away and dissolve like clouds.
3. For the next minute, think about everything you are grateful for in your life.
4. For the last minute, visualize your life exactly as you want it. Feel that it has already happened. See it as if has already occurred.
5. Take another deep, deep breath, slowly release it and then open your eyes and smile.

Enjoy! Until next week, I remain…

Dedicated to Your Family’s Well-being,

Alexis

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