Herman School of Business
Your World versus The World
Not every day is a bed of roses. Not every day is picture perfect. But for the most part positive thinking people can focus on that which makes them feel good. And you have two worlds to choose from. You have the tiny world you live or work in where issues affect you on a daily basis. Maybe your business is having a great day, or your kid did something wonderful…or things at home just “clicked” for you. Or, maybe not.
The big world challenges us lately as we see earthquake damage causing death to millions, or storms reeking havoc and causing death across the Southern portion of our country. The war rages on and thousands of families are worrying about loved ones in Iraq with no end in sight. Barak appears to be the winner but Hillary plows ahead perhaps making it easier for John McCain to waltz into the White House…where he has promised to support a hundred more years of war. Gas prices are ramping skyward. OK, you get the point. This damn country could use a victory or a feel good story, or a day away from all the mess.
Rather than concentrate on The World, concentrate on your tiny world where you can have a more profound effect on your personal happiness. Plan a summer trip right now. Hit an amusement park and watch your children or grandchildren laugh. Go bowling one night and smile. Get a plan going to exercise more and make yourself feel better almost immediately. Write a note, a letter or an email to a friend or relative. Click over to the Buy A Book section of my website and watch me giggle when your order hits.
Look, I have been a staunch Republican for years. I believe we have stolen from generations of poor people with social programs that are failing. But in this election I want change. Radical change. Let’s shake it up. No more same-stuff-different-day. Let’s elect Barak because of the three candidates left standing he represents the biggest change. That is significantly different thinking for me…but the country needs a break and maybe he can help start a shift away from our norm.
As for your tiny world…be rational. But why not go-for-broke a little. If I can support a new force Democrat why can’t you make a radical departure from your norm. And by the way…I lowered the price of the books on the website so you can save some money while cracking me up.
- Posted: 14 May 2008
- Comments: 1
- Category: Business success
Herman,
HERMAN SAYS: We have to keep turning the Rubic's Cube over and over until all the colors match. It would take me until the end of time to get it right.You’re a riot! You’ve got me thinking though, just maybe I’ll think about this alittle deeper. But I have to say that the next couple of years are about to become very interesting!Let’s all move forward and see what happens!!
Written by Rick Wiley on 14 May 2008