Americans are competing in a different world in an economic sense and it's a little scary, is it not? We changed the world economically a few hundred years ago and we can do it again!
Well, as I've heard thrown around, knowledge is power. So, if you understand the rules better on how to change your personal economy, it might be more likely that you'll find the success you want faster.
Here's a pretty interesting article that kind of gives some basic & fundamental ideas on what we all might try to incorporate into our new fiscal lifestyles. "7 New Rules For Getting Ahead" just makes you think about what you can do amid the chaos.
One of the things I'm most grateful of is that I'm an entrepreneur, so a paycheck has a different meaning to me. I appreciate and love all those who have chosen the 9-5 lifestyle, however, I consider it part of the privilege as an American to not wonder whether or not I will be outsourced, downsized, right-sized or just plain old laid-off. It's part of the creative process of life and being part of something awesome as well as the chance to make your life the one you really want to live.
I hope something in this article is helpful to you and encourage everyone to reach out to one of your favorite entrepreneurs and find out whether it's worth it to explore your options.
After all, it's about you, isn't you?
Ta~Jax
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Middle Class Shrinking? Nonsense!
Happy Spring! The temperatures are warmer and we get more sunshine to enjoy...I am so ready for that! Plant some flowers, spruce up the backyard for those summer afternoons, get ready for family get-togethers...
But as usual, the media must point out how hard life is for those of us who already had a general idea, in this US New & World Report article: "7 Stressors Sapping the Middle Class".
I provided the link to the article only because of the last paragraph: "The winners will be those who learn how to adapt, expect nobody to give them anything, and are prepared to work harder in the future than they did in the past. That's how it was in America before anybody ever heard of the middle class, and it may be that way for a while again. The real middle class--the true bedrock of the nation--will be able to handle it."
I've seen more people over the last few months come through my business refusing to adopt a new mindset of adapting to the new economy. We started out as a nation of owners, not workers, wanting freedom and not slavery. But, we were convinced, en masse, that we should work for someone else. Even our public school model supports the "get a good education, get a good job" model. There are fewer good jobs than ever and, with increases in the level of technology, we should expect it to continue.
The Solution? Start being creative! If you are in a job working under your income expectations, create another stream of income! You can own a business and work for someone else to get your income on a healthier level. Don't sniff at the opportunities that may be available to you....you might have to give up the "Family Guy" every week...but you'd have to do that anyway if you worked another 20 hours on the weekend.
The moral of the story: Don't get stressed coz you're underemployed, get excited! You may now have the ability and time to explore your passions as a means of creating a better income!
An email or comment is always welcome!
Live and Love Deeply!
Ta~Jax
But as usual, the media must point out how hard life is for those of us who already had a general idea, in this US New & World Report article: "7 Stressors Sapping the Middle Class".
I provided the link to the article only because of the last paragraph: "The winners will be those who learn how to adapt, expect nobody to give them anything, and are prepared to work harder in the future than they did in the past. That's how it was in America before anybody ever heard of the middle class, and it may be that way for a while again. The real middle class--the true bedrock of the nation--will be able to handle it."
I've seen more people over the last few months come through my business refusing to adopt a new mindset of adapting to the new economy. We started out as a nation of owners, not workers, wanting freedom and not slavery. But, we were convinced, en masse, that we should work for someone else. Even our public school model supports the "get a good education, get a good job" model. There are fewer good jobs than ever and, with increases in the level of technology, we should expect it to continue.
The Solution? Start being creative! If you are in a job working under your income expectations, create another stream of income! You can own a business and work for someone else to get your income on a healthier level. Don't sniff at the opportunities that may be available to you....you might have to give up the "Family Guy" every week...but you'd have to do that anyway if you worked another 20 hours on the weekend.
The moral of the story: Don't get stressed coz you're underemployed, get excited! You may now have the ability and time to explore your passions as a means of creating a better income!
An email or comment is always welcome!
Live and Love Deeply!
Ta~Jax
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