So what are we going to do in this “tough” economy. Personally, I believe the economy is going to come around. I look at the amount of information that people have in their noggins is gold. We have brilliant people working in all facets of the economy, it’s just that there is some fear that is overiding our ability to move forward. And what do all the self-help gurus (Napoleon Hill, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins) tell you to do? In the face of adversity, face fear and do it anyway. That’s a pretty bold statement, but let’s think about it for a minute. Let’s look at dating. When a guy sees a beautiful woman across the bar, what’s he going to do? If he’s nervous and/or shy and hesitant, he may miss his chance. He could have all of the greatest qualities in the world, but if he doesn’t act in a timely manner, he may lose the girl. Chances are the confident, calm man who approaches will win her over by being just that. If you take a chance and just be yourself, just do the things you normally do, the statistics are in your favor. This may be a simplistic look at the eonomy, but let’s go a little further.
Let’s say you have a small company and business is tight. There are many out there like you so don’t feel that bad. However, you know that if you don’t get some business in the doors, you’ll probably have to shut down. So what are you going to do? You need to impress upon others your value. The value of doing business with you and your “CONFIDENCE” that you portray to others will win you new business. People want to do business with companies that are going to be around. It’s your mission to walk the walk, and talk the talk. That’s what’s going to drive this economy forward. Feel the fear and do it anyway. We are America and America has faced adversity in a plethora of ways. It’s in our blood to continue, to fight, and to succeed. We will not back down. We will keep going and succeed!
Posted on April 28, 2009
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