Bouncing Back in The Great Recession

It might be quite some time before this economy picks back up and I really think it is going to take a movement of we the people to be “proactive” to start turning this economy around.  And I say “proactive” and not optimistic.  Because without “Action” then being optimistic is simply wishful thinking. Action is key!

Personally, I don't think the economy is going to pick up anytime soon and I certainly don't think the past or current government will make any kind of difference to our personal situations.  So don’t wait for your ship to come in...Swim out to it! It is going to be up to YOU to make your situation work. You can do this but it is not going to be easy. You are going to have to work more hours, work smarter, network, increase your skill sets, get some mentoring or coaching, and then…step it up another 5-10% each month on top of that. It will take persistence, persistence, and more persistence to make it happen!

If I sound crazy….maybe…but I sincerely think it will take this extra pushing to do well in this present state of The Great Recession.

The rules have changed. Above average effort will no longer bring above average results, it will only bring average results. And average effort will no longer give average results, it will bring little to no results.

If you want to see above average or pretty good results than you need to bring your “A game”.  And if you want to see awesome results, than you will need to be a super star! You will need to shine like you never shined in your life. You’ll need to be “obsessive” and “passionate” in your work that you do. You will need to dazzle, and go way beyond people’s expectations. You can do this! But prepared not only to go that extra mile but to go way past that point!

Personally I see a huge opportunity right now for anyone who is willing to take all of these challenges and obstacles and turn them into opportunities and success. 

There are a lot of wonderful networking groups out there to join and I would recommend to anyone to join a networking group in your local area. Get connected! It is a fantastic way to get group support, mentoring, and increase your business.

Or find a business coach to help you put together an action plan.  Make a map to where you are going. Stay the course. Stay strong. Keep faith and keep going! You will get there!

Don’t listen to the negative people out there! Negative minds only bring negative results!

Don’t let setbacks defeat you. Learn how to turn setbacks and obstacles into financial opportunities.  If you fall down seven times…stand up eight!  Turn your challenges into financial fuel. Take this time to become smarter, increase your skill sets, and become the person you were meant to be.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." by Jack Dempsey

"Don't count the days...Make the days count!" by Muhammad Ali

Success is the sum of small efforts and action that we achieve each day. So take a few actions at a time but don’t quit!  Even if you only achieve a few parts of your goal today...that is OK. That means you are that much closer to your goal. Keep fighting and keep moving forward…Inch by inch if that is what it takes.

Some days it can be hard to find that "extra" energy to push yourself forward but that is when you need to dig deep! Move forward! Don't quit!

Challenges and obstacles are opportunities to create success! So let's start creating some success!  The difference between impossible and being possible is persistence and determination.

Don’t let The Great Recession be your recession. Let’ turn it into…The Great Opportunity!

If you have a story to share I would love to hear it.

Keep Moving Forward and Stay Proactive!

~ Brad Rhoades