A patient receives his diagnosis from the doctor: “I have very bad news for you. You only have one week to live.”
The patient asks in a panic: “Isn’t there anything I can do to get some more time?”
The doctor thinks for a moment and finally says: “Do you like to eat rich, fatty foods or sweets? Stop doing that!”
Patient: “If it helps, immediately.”
Doctor: “Do you like going to pubs? Yes? Stop doing that!”
Patient: “If it has to be, yes.”
Doctor: “Do you have frequent sexual intercourse? That must stop immediately!”
Patient: “Oh, really? Well, for the sake of my health.”
Doctor: “Do you smoke and drink? Both? That has to stop!”
Patient: “Even though it’s difficult for me, I want to stop. How long will I live if I keep up with all of this?”
Doctor: “You still have a week. But it will feel like 7 years.”
