I Think I Can - I Think I Can

With our troubled economy and the media blasting us with bad news everyday telling us we are in a crisis, it's no wonder why people are full of fear, and thinking we can't change things. Even when your friends and family members are panicking, don't do it. If you have to quit watching the news on TV for awhile, then do so.

What I do know from my own experience is the 'fear of the unknown'; fear about how to make enough money during slow times just to survive, let alone build a business. But I also know that fear produces more fear. It's kind of like 'the worse it gets, the worse it gets'. What kind of results will we get by worrying? It's wasted energy.
This isn't to say that I don't worry. I have had plenty of sleepless nights over finances and family matters. But it certainly didn't help anything by worrying about it.

Often I hear, 'welcome to the real world', or that 'You're living in a fantasy world and that I need to face reality.' Or, "It's Bad..It's Really Bad". Okay, I know things don't look great in our economy right now, but if I continue to focus on that reality and get sucked into a negative mindset, it drags me down and freezes me in confusion. This isn't a very productive place to be.
I try to use this reality that I'm faced with as an 'opportunity for growth', rather than a problem that stops me.
If we think we can do anything; we can do anything. If we think we can't, well, then we're right. We are the one with the most influence on our success or failure.

Read about companies that have succeeded during hard economic times. Read good business articles that have solutions to help us focus on the true promise of the American dream. Read about successful people who started a business from scratch, like Oprah.
She has a vision and a passion for her work and has inspired millions of people. She also is an incredible business woman who owns every aspect of her company.

Keep your goals in your mind. Write them down on paper. Look at it much like 'planting seeds'; watering and nurturing them as they grow. With daily care and commitment, they will thrive and flourish.
Never forget why you are doing what you are doing. Work on the problems in your business, but don't let your focus be on the problems.

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Associate with people who are positive and supportive. Let your family and friends know about your vision, but if they are full of fear and worry, don't let that stop you. Grow where you are and move right through all the reasons to quit.
Attitude is everything. Refuse to complain. Believe in your vision, realize that you are responsible for it, and affirm to yourself that you will succeed; then take the necessary action.

I believe that obstacles can be a spring board for your growth.

Take a deep breath and have faith.