Two years ago, my uncle Frank was the kind of person who never slowed down. At work or at play, he always pushed himself harder than anyone else. People say that he didn't know how to relax. He always got very impatient when he had to stand in line at a bank or a movie theater because he didn't like to waste time. When he was young, he was great at sports, not because he was a natural athlete but because he was so competitive. He simply hated losing! As an adult, he had the same aggressive attitude about his career. He became a highly successful lawyer through hard work and long hours. Then suddenly, at the age of 43, Uncle Frank had a heart attack. That was when I learned how dangerous a stress-related disease could be. Everyone...
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