Endure Fort

Several months ago, before our financial crisis had reached it’s peak, I happened to be on a conference call when the moderator made a statement that really got my attention. So much so that I wrote it down in my moleskine.  While this is probably not an actual quote, what I wrote down is this: “Only take in information that helps you reach your goals. Go on a low information diet.” I really wish I could remember who gave me this information because it has made a tremendous impact on me. Since I wrote it down, I have heard or seen the same recommendation nearly everywhere.  Most recently, it was in a blog by the publisher of Success Magazine Darren Hardy. Follow the link above for an outstanding article. My Pastor gave a wonderful sermon on why to limit what you take in.  If, by listening to the daily news, or reading the newspaper, or listening to talk radio, you get the feeling that the sky is falling, QUIT! Who says you have to watch an hour of news per day. Who says that it is imperative that you watch CNN every waking moment. Who says that your favorite talk show host has all the right answers! No-one, that’s who. As long as we take in this negative information, that’s what you will dwell on, and that’s what you will create in your life.

My personal philosophy over the last several years has been. “If something really bad is going to happen, someone will tell me about it.” Then I can get the details if I choose. There is way too much good in the world to concentrate only on the negative, and that’s exactly what the commercial news media is cramming down our throats. Again, my opinion is that, the news media has made this recession that we are in much worse than it had to be by creating a wave of panic and fear in our general population. Yes, we are in a recession, but we have had them before and we will have them again. It’s a part of our economic cycle. The Laws of Supply and Demand require them occasionally when supply gets ahead of demand. It is simply a fact of life.

If you beleive in the Law of Attraction, you will certainly agree with me on all these points. In order for us to attract the things that we want in life, that is what we need to concentrate on. That is nearly impossible when listening to too much negative information around us. Be thankfull.  Be full of gratitude! Look at what is good in the world instead of what is bad. This will certainly effect your personal life as well as your business life. Try to surround yourself with business associates that feel the same way and you will overcome this recession and in fact will grow through it. Remember, only take in information that is helping you to reach your goals!

Sorry to get on my soapbox but I needed to vent a little! Please leave comments. I always welcome hearing from my readers!

Michael

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