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"... I'm a bit sick of lists of advice on blogs. I wish this trend would stop .. the advice is pretty obvious in this case. Nothing really controversial here to make me think ..."

The cynicism can be well founded. The smoking reference is an example. But there is also a subtle message for those that look. You can improve your lot through small changes, mainly through perception. For instance, by micro management Om was probably being overly stressed. By letting go, he has reduced the stress. This slight change in perception of leadership just might him run his business a bit better. His change in perception about exercise - even a small one, might let Om live a bit longer, better.