Tim Russert and Bill Clinton have more in common than you may think. First, they were both successful in their careers. But perhaps more significantly, they are typical of many baby boomers with regards to their being over-achievers on the one hand, yet paying a price for their health on the other. I wrote the following essay after Russert’s death. I only wish I could take my own advice!
Russert’s Early Death
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