When we act according to our beliefs, life just seems to be better! All to often, however, we act like the doctor just gave us a life sentence of a heart murmur and to be careful. If we think we've reached our limits, we have. If we think the economy is bad, it probably is. But reality is not always what we think or hear.
You see, we have to enlarge our vision and thinking. In today's economy, those who are prospering are those who think they can.
Are you thinking, "I'm going to have an extraordinary year!" or are you thinking, "Boy, this is going to be a tough year"? I hear many people saying, "I'm just going to weather the storm." And, you know, that's exactly what they'll do- weather the storm. Instead, we should be saying, "I love the rain, It's my time to prosper"
This kind of personal outlook is not ignorance or turning a blind eye to the realities of the economy. Not hardly! It's an outlook that won't let others dictate your own personal action. All the experts are saying it's going to get worse before it gets better. That may be true for foreclosures and the economy, but not for us individually.
Don't talk yourself into having a bad year. Sooner or later, you're hard work will catch up with you! When you decide now is the time for your business to grow, great things will happen: your countenance changes, your mind works better, you get new ideas, you have a fresh new perspective and you get into the habit of acting in a way that fulfills those ideas.
The courage to take a risk is the direct result of believing something great is in store for you! I see small business owners in my business prospering like never before because of the current economic conditions. Does the economy have an impact on your business? It sure does. It's a huge opportunity if we treat it that way:
Customers want more value for their dollar. We have the answer.
People need an extra $500 a month to make ends meet. We have the answer.
People want to get out of debt. We have the answer.
I can offer 3 simple solutions to your own economic turnaround. You could look at this as your individual economic stimulus plan:
1. Stop looking back; look forward:
You cannot control the past. If your 401(k) is down by 40%, no amount of worry of anxiety can get it back. If you wish you had less debt, sleepless nights won't fix it. Look forward. You can't change where you've been- only where you're going. And look at what you've learned! You appreciate things more, you understand how to avoid mistakes, and you are wiser than ever before!
2. Get to work. It feels better and it works!
A natural result of an economic crisis is for people to experience fear, confusion and stress. For some, this leads to distress, hopelessness, and a feeling that they are powerless to change the situation. This state of imbalance leaves many frozen and unable to act or decide on the best course of action. When we act on what we can control, things improve. And with every improvement comes the sense that we can prevail.
3. Cheer up!
Smile. Get happy. Tell a joke. Laughter will make all the difference. Laughter relieves stress, brings light into any room, and when you are happy and enthusiastic, those around you will follow your example.
Share some humor. Be encouraging. Be hopeful. Share that feeling of joy to those around you. I love this funny story I read recently:
"Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet, who insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him. "I don't know, he said, she's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown".
Now is our time! You can turn the economic downturn into a prosperous reality. If you're looking for a business, you've come to the right place. We are positioned to assist you in every aspect of building a business and making it successful, our success depends on it!
We are thrilled to have you as a part of our mission of helping others. I am certain of our future.
You are in the right place at the right time, and together we can make a big difference in your future and the future of those around you.
Have a great month!
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