13 YOUR FINANCES How J N.T 11 Occasionally in this column will deviate from our usual em . ooh B wando more to build personal and group alth and foQJS on a wealth-related top' Frequent- ,Iy, th topics t first glance may appear unrelated to wealth building, But closer examina­ tion will sh that they are. This wee would like to share so of our thoughts on a few mini-topics which have a tremendous bearing on your bility to produce wealth and liv a h ppier, more succe s­ filled life. MAKI G OPTI UM US OF TI E If your tim could be divided on a percentage basis, th t division should take place in the following manner: 1) 15% of . your time should be spent cor­ recting the mistakes of the past, especially if those mistakes may live to haunt you in the future; 2) 25% of your time should be in­ vested in activities designed to. make the future a better one and 3) 60% of your time must be for living each day. . The key point here is that you can correct some past mistakes and prepare for the future but you can only live one day at a time. Thus, you should neither dwelJ on the past nor become overly preoccupied with the fu­ ture. You get the most out of life by getting the most out of each day. You can help yourself get th most out of each day by com­ pleting the following exercise: a) Make a list of all your weekly . activities; b) For each activity ask yourself "Does this activity actually need to be done?"; c) If the activity needs to be done, ask to Am I the one who should be doing it?" and d) If you have to I. o attack. do the activity, ask: "Is there a faster way of doing it?" CO STRUCTIVE CO­ F ONTATIO The art of ttacking life's problems. Most of uS do not know how to constructively con­ front a person or a problem. Usually, we wait or put off confrontation until it is too late or until we get so angry or frustrated that the only thing we are capable of is destructive confrontation. The key to successful con­ frontation is to confront a per­ son or altfck a problem as soon as it emerges. Remember, whatever the problem or C9n­ flict the longer it lasts the more difficult it becomes to solve. The key point is that you will get much more out of life if you learn that problems must be at­ lacked and people causing you problems but be confronted. First level personal confronta­ tion must always be tactful, even apologetic. But if tact and politeness do not work, you mu 1 be prepared to engage in a more stern, uncompromising form of confrontation. Just remember that the over­ whelming majority of pe pie who cause you problems, dis­ respect your feelings or put roadblocks in your path to uc- _ cess do so unintentionally. Thus, these people will change t cir ways under the pressure of tact­ fu confrontation. However, those who inten­ tionally block your path to a happier, more success-filled life must be �nfronted in an un­ compromising manner. EAT. G FOR POWER AND U�ESS' " What you eat and when you eat it can have a tremendous im­ pact on y ur ability I? live a hap­ pier, mo e success- filled life. The key words in eating are "variety" and "moderation." We do not have space here for grea detail b it would be useful to take the following advice: Breakfast - Don't skip breakf .In fact, you should eat within three hours of waking_ I You sh uld focus on protein foods. Meats, fish, poultry, dairy products and eggs contain the amino ad "tyrosine." Tyrosine By S .rtey Reed-HI NNP staff writer WASHINGTON, DC - A group of 12 Black franchise operators have flied a multimil­ lion dollar lawsuit against Burger King Corporation in U.S. District Court in Wah­ siDgton, charging the company with discrimination and anti­ trust vioialio The seven-count complaint, aCQISCS Burger King - which operates a nationwide chain of fast-food restaurants - with participation in "an unlawful and 4ela>erate pattern of dis­ crimiD ion" which has resulted j� "severe economic hardship" for Blac franchises, according to reports. The I wsw outlines num­ ber of compl ints' ag inst Burger King. . duding charges th t: B c oper tors are of­ fered profi ble locations in for ccess! stimulates the brain and ma you more alert along with providing you with energy. Lunch - A light lunch is best. It should be highg in protein, low in fat and generally alcohol free. Avoid too many carbohydrates - flour and cere I products, frui sand ' vegetables. Carbohydrates tend to trigger drowsiness. Dinner - As often pos- sible avoid ea� during the six hours prior to going to bed This practice will aid the dig tiv I process and reduce the chances of weight gain. Otherwise, if yo plan to be active after dinner your meal should be high protein and low carbohydrate. Such a meal will boost your energy level and keep you alert. - 1 low-income, urban 'neighbor­ hoods, whil the more lucrative operations are reserved for whites; more favor b terms for financi and rent are given I to whites; urger King mis­ represents e sales potential of restaurants Id to Blacks; dis- lac fr nchise mpering their t­ tempts to in loans; iq\poses "more strict and onero debt collection 0 Black franchisees than white franchisees"; and awards pro itable downtown locations t whites without giving Blac operators the op­ portunity to pply for them. The fra chise owner are I collectively king $500 mill' n in punitive d compen atory damages in the lawsuit which I also charges Burger King with atte mptin to "harrass, threaten, ce, intimidate and otherwise lign" the Blac operators after learning bout their plans for ringing the suit The legal action wa or­ chestrated by the Minority Busi­ ness Enterpris Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (MELDEF), a nonprofit group headed by former U. . Re presen ta tive, P rren itchell, At recent pr con- ference, Mil hell, MELDEF chairman, said hi organization Eh a "duty and oblig ti n to efend t�e min.ority busi�ess mmumty against egregious forms of racial discrimina ion. his lawsuit against Burger . g represents exactly such a " Joyce Myer , Burger King pokesperson, reportedly clined to commen until com- ny officials "have had an op­ rtunity to see the suit and � valuat what th allegations , statement. In her statement, Rev. Barrow said she believes the �(we ant ,;ectives with Burger King Cor r ti nand ther major corpora­ ti ns. Her late nt id the perati n rU H has had ucces in working with Burger King in a mber of are . In dditi n to per ti n PUSH's s te­ ment, the Burger King Minority franchise Association (M F ) h tated that "th sui flied recently by certain �lack franchisees not the action of MFA." They also stated th t the Burger MFA will continue to r in the Con nant process . th Burger King Corporation d Operation USH.