May You Live in Interesting Times
Have you heard the pseudo ancient Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times”? It seems that it has never actually been proven up as an ancient Chinese curse, but 2009 has been one of those years…
So as we head into 2010, I propose that we focus on the positive parts of living in interesting times.
While during tough times it can be difficult to grasp why we’re going through what we’re going through, how we choose to get through difficult times defines who we are.
Watch for Opportunities
Now is the time to look for those rare opportunities that only present themselves during times of upheaval. Fortunes can be made, if only you see the signs and then have the fortitude to follow those signs.
Don’t Let Politics Get You Down
The political-economic climate looks as though it will get way more “interesting” in the coming year. Becoming paralyzed by fear of the unknown will get you nowhere. Instead, this can be a rare opportunity, if only you recognize it as such.
What opportunity we see will be different for each of us, but the important part is that we don’t hide because of fear.
My Coming Year
Within my business, I will be working to bring better education to my clients. I will be working on innovative solutions for my clients to continue reducing their financial burdens, through lower-cost business solutions and new ways of reducing their tax burdens. Just that will keep me busy as we continue to see more and more business taxes.
And I will be working to offer the best service available in my industry so that my clients see the value in my services. I know that each of my clients is working to find ways to protect their dollars; I want to be one of the services that they decide to keep.
Within my financial life, I will be looking for opportunities to build my wealth. While others are holding onto their income out of fear of what is coming, the successful understand that this is the time to invest.
Within my personal life, I will continue to offer support and encouragement to those in my community, as they find their way in these “interesting” times.
Keep Moving Forward
Whatever area of life you are looking to improve, you won’t move forward if you don’t keep moving. Certainly you take a chance at moving in the wrong direction. But as long as you keep a clear mind and don’t allow the fear to grab you, you will be able to recognize the road signs. If you see that you are headed in the wrong direction, simply turn around and get going again. That is better than not moving at all.
Happy New Year
May 2010 bring you happiness and success in all of your endeavors. Maybe that’s a better saying than “May we live in interesting times.”
And thank you for all of your support and interest and questions throughout 2009. I look forward to writing for you in 2010.
Tags: Business, Business Taxes, Success
