Randall D. Evans
1964-2013
This week, I will say goodbye to my friend Randy Evans.
Aside from being my fraternity brother, Randy was a fellow entrepreneur, a community leader and a family man who leaves behind a wife and 3 daughters. He was a respected accountant with a thriving practice, and he worked tirelessly to mentor young people on economics and business.
I didn’t see Randy every day, but we had the opportunity to talk periodically about business and social issues, sometimes at great length. One of the last things he said to me was, “we need to talk more often – we entrepreneurs need to stick together!”
So true.
Randy’s accounting firm will continue to thrive because of the care and attention he gave to his clients and staff. The wheels of business will continue to turn. But the loss of intellectual capital and social wealth on the part of his family and community cannot be replaced.
A personal trainer friend of mine always says, “your body is your most important business asset.” So many of us sacrifice our own well-being to manage the Crisis of the Day, but the fact is, you can’t help anyone if you don’t take care of yourself. Take a step back and examine your relationship with healthy eating, exercise and stress. Research them the way you do your prospective customers. Track them closely like you do your bottom line – because ultimately, they are. And seek the help and emotional support of your friends, family and peers. Because like Randy said, we do have to stick together!
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