An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

The Ass and the Mule

A MULETEER set forth on a journey, driving before him an Ass and a Mule, both well laden. The Ass, as long as he traveled along the plain, carried his load with ease, but when he began to ascend the steep path of the mountain, felt his load to be more than he could bear. He entreated his companion to relieve him of a small portion, that he might carry home the rest; but the Mulepaid no attention to the request. The Ass shortly afterwards fell down dead under his burden. Not knowing what else to do inso wild a region, the Muleteer placed upon the Mule the load carried by the Ass in addition to his own, and at the top of all placed the hide of the Ass, after he had skinned him. The Mule, groaning beneath his heavy burden, said to himself: "I am treated according to my deserts. If I had only been willing to assist the Ass a little in his need, I should not now be bearing, together with his burden, himself as well."

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

I think the the other thing to remember with this one is that we should help others in case one day we need help ourselves. I think this rings true with the fitness industry. They are so enchanted with easy money that they forget that the client is who keeps them in business. So, when times get tough and people start cancelling memberships due to the economy, they need to step up and take care of their clients.

Goodlife kind of started with offering discounts to people who are overweight. Although I find the ads crass at best, at least it is a start, but a money grab at best. They want to keep enrollement high to weather the economy. Personally, offer great service, be realistic and people will come! I know I may be looking through rose colored glasses, but I still have faith that poeple truely want to help others.

So, don't be a mule or else all you will be carrying is your own ass!!