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Well, you know the answer to what birds of a feather do... that's right... they flock together.
When the economy shifts and things get tough, the masses tend to do similar things like:
Complain about how tough things are.
Read and stay current with the negative media.
Point out how people are in financial trouble.
Live in, better safe than sorry mode.
Just to name a few!
Well, this is what I call a false sense of security. Unfortunately, most of us feel better when others are struggling. It seems to make us feel that our shortcomings are justified. This is just human nature.
Those whom succeed regardless of the circumstance have these things in common:
They tend to take the risks that the masses won't.
They embrace failure as a way to success.
They never stop learning.
They walk into their fears and discomforts, rather than go the other way.
There is a best selling book that I encourage everyone to read... "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyways" by author Dr.Susan Jeffers. Susan dispels how our fears are just a selfish way for us to protect our own feelings.
Anytime I feel stuck, I find that I may be trying to protect myself and my feelings.
I hope you enjoy her book!
Bottom line - Are you flocking with a negative crowd?
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Thanks, Jerry
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Unfortunately we are being inundated with negative media, especially right now with all of the happenings in Wahshington and Wall... (more)Unfortunately we are being inundated with negative media, especially right now with all of the happenings in Wahshington and Wall St. I have heard so many people lately freaking out aobut what to do with their money. I think that we could all learn from Warren Buffet. He has made a fortune by making good solid investments and holding them on for the long haul. He does not invest expecting immediate profits, he picks solid companies which he knows, understands and believes in and he understands there will be good times and bad times but if he did his home work properly in advance, then he knows over time that his investments will grow. It is very important in these uncertain times to have a good solid plan and stick to it! Don't get caught up in all of the negativity. Find a positive, successful role model and study their behavior..copy their behavior, surround yourself with positive people. Someday when I actually have some money, I am going to follow Buffet's investment strategy!!!hildaOctober 4, 2008 1:32PM
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Jerry Thanks for the great reminder to fly with the Eagles instead of clucking and waddling with the Turkeys. Here's... (more)
Jerry
Thanks for the great reminder to fly with the Eagles instead of clucking and waddling with the Turkeys.Here's 10 strategies to follow during scary times as outlined by Dan Sullivan. I think what you're doing with your website is awesome!
Best Wishes
Dean- For get yourself, focus on others.
- Forget about your commodity, focus on relationships.
- Forget about the sale, focus on creating value.
- Forget about your loses, focus on your opportunities.
- Forget about your difficulties, focus on your progress.
- Forget about the future, focus on today.
- Forget about who you were, focus on who you can be.
- Forget about events, focus on your responses.
- Forget about what's missing, focus on what's available.
- Forget about your complaints, focus on your gratitude.
Dean BowenSeptember 30, 2008 4:49PM
Well... there are those times that we all feel a bit sluggish. And for those of you who know me, you know that I don't drink caffeine. I am too hyper as it is!
Today I had a Peet's half caff Coffey.
I still don't understand how drug dealers could stay in business with Peet's and Starbuck's around.
By the way... did you see the new Starbuck's they are building across from Napa High. Talk about location! The teachers are going to have their hands full.
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Well, One thing for sure they don't have to pay taxes like Starbucks & Peets!! DaveWell, One thing for sure they don't have to pay taxes like Starbucks & Peets!! DaveDaveSeptember 25, 2008 10:35PM
As I sit here writing about what motivates me every day. I am enjoying watching my wife (Susan) and my youngest son (Jerry Jr. 14) playing cards. It just reminds me of how fast time goes. Also, how there are those times that we end up doing what the masses do, which is to watch TV.
It feels so much better to interact and embrace each others company. I love the look on my sons face when we give him our time. He loves it! :)
What do you do for fun with your family?
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We don't get great TV reception at our house -- out here in wild Wyoming! Instead, we cook (and eat)... (more)We don't get great TV reception at our house -- out here in wild Wyoming! Instead, we cook (and eat) and play outdoors -- yes, even when it's cooold outside. Hike, bike, ride (horses), garden, just look at the moon -- outdoors is IT!Laurie SainSeptember 26, 2008 1:24PM
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We are not big T.V. watchers either. We like to play scrabble sometimes with our kids! It's crazy how many... (more)We are not big T.V. watchers either. We like to play scrabble sometimes with our kids! It's crazy how many words are actually really words! Anna BAnnaSeptember 25, 2008 10:56PM
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Being with your family is the best... whether far (like a phone call away) or right close by. I wouldn't... (more)Being with your family is the best... whether far (like a phone call away) or right close by. I wouldn't trade it for the world.DLTSeptember 23, 2008 5:06PM
This blog is dedicated to all those people that I know and that I will meet who realize that motivation is an up and down strugle. However... when the motivation is high... it is important to recognise it and leverage it.
Any thoughts or questions?
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Tiger Woods, Mother Teresa. With varied experiences, and from diverse backgrounds,... (more)Martin Luther King, Jr. Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Tiger Woods, Mother Teresa. With varied experiences, and from diverse backgrounds, these are just a few of the well-known people in the world. They've made history and made a name for themselves by giving an extra degree of effort to push them beyond the ordinary and to the extraordinary. Just one degree of extra heat (or effort) makes the difference between water that is simply hot, and water that is boiling. With boiling water comes a source that is so powerful properly harnessed it can power a 20-ton locomotive.Gary RuggieroSeptember 22, 2008 5:01PM
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I have not met a better motivator than Jerry Pujals. It is very important in any business to keep a... (more)I have not met a better motivator than Jerry Pujals. It is very important in any business to keep a positive attitude and help motivate the people that you work with. I feel that I have learned from the best. Jerry has taught me a lot and I feel that it really shows in the great team that I have working with me at First American Title California Blvd. Office.Angie TrolinderSeptember 22, 2008 12:41PM
