The American Press
Negativity Sells - Don’t Buy It!
Bad News overshadows Good News. It has always been that way. There is always as much positive news as negative, it just doen’t make headlines. People console themselves in others troubles to feel better. In the process they “buy in” to the troubles and end up taking them on board as well. When you read about econonic problems, or hear the dreaded “R Word”, say, “I choose not to participate in that”.
Say, “No” to the negativity, and search for positive evidence that you do not have to participate.
These were among yesterday’s headlines in Pacific Business News alone.
Hawaii Medical Center to cut 89 jobs
Aloha cargo shutdown strands businesses
Hawaii job loss count hits 2,659
Foreclosures rise, but still few in Honolulu
Honolulu jobless rate 2.7% in March
Cost of long-term care rises in Hawaii
Countrywide posts 1Q loss of $893M
Web woes at Alaska-Horizon airlines
Even millionaires feeling the pinch
Consumer confidence lowest since March ‘03
Aloha shuts down cargo operation; 400 out of work; Neighbor Island freight grounded
Give Us A Break!
I have just returned to Hawaii after giving 11 motivational talks to 8 companies in 6 cities in 14 days. My message was, “Refuse to participate in pessismistic outlooks. Look for positive evidence that abundance still exists. Rather than focus on the 2.7% that are unemployed, think about the 97.3% that are employed. Look around for the person leading the way in your company and focus on him or her. Think about the store within your chain that is doing the best and shoot for that. Get your heads out of the newspaper and out in the sunshine. IT IS STILL out there!”
I have been in Hawaii through two hurricanes and 911. I was able to see how different companies reacted to these disasters. For some it was a blip on the chart; others are still reeling from the impact. It’s all in your head. Keep your head out of the mud and you will see the daylight.
April 30th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Yes! Ron, this is a great message. Now is a great time to look for opportunities while others cry the blues. Keep up the good work.
April 30th, 2008 at 10:03 am
I can easily see signs of success and affluence all around me. Ron is right about the press; it is real hard to find success stories, the bad news is put in our faces every day, even though it it quite likely the minority.
Maybe we should just boycott the newspapers. I am sick of reading about things that are blown out of proportion!
May 3rd, 2008 at 2:15 am
Here is an interesting statement: There are many people who are doing well who feel they have an obligation to spend to keep the economy going. Does that make sense? Yes, and do you know why? When we buy stuff sometimes we feel guilty, but in an economy like today’s, we feel the guilt removed because it is the responsibility of those that can spend and have the need for the purchases, to help the economy and spend for those that can’t. We kind of feel good then about making purchases to help keep the economy going. (IThis may not be expressed as well as it could be, but hopefully you get the point.)
Look for those people who can spend and will. Thank them for keeping things going and (not hoarding every cent of their money). There are great sales out there to make up for the high prices on gas and food. Though many who are in foreclosure are downsizing, the dust will settle. Whatever mistakes have been made in government and on down to a personal level, people learn and grow and create a better tomorrow as much as possible. We will always have problems, but we will always have solutions to these challenges!