Are You Prepared to Change With the Economy?
I know it can be difficult to think about goals when you're worried about job security and keeping up with expenses. But the real source of most of our problems is FEAR - and the misconception that we are not in control of our own future. Right now, the news headlines are feeding that fear.
Do you know what I do with people who try to stoke my fears and vulnerability? I stop listening to them. Instead, I look inside of my Self for the strength needed to solve the puzzle or reach the goal.
My Term life Insurance policy is with AIG (today's latest Wall Street casualty). I have been concerned about the safety of this investment for some time. Yesterday, I received a renewal notice in the mail. Rather than worrying about the company, which I have no control over, I took the bull by the horns and have started shopping for a new policy. This has been a gift because I'm finding cheaper premiums than I was paying!
If you don't like the way the picture of your life is looking, then paint a new picture. Really. It starts with setting a personal mission.
Think about perspectives. Your power to influence an outcome depends on your view of the situation and your role in it.
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