Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner recently said that he is optimistic about the state of the U.S. economy, though recovery has been uneven.  Of course, the same page of the MSN homepage featured a story about why the U.S. is in decline.  Read both stories and you'll realize you have to make a choice.  You can accept things going on in our society as "proof" things are on the downslide or you can accentuate the positive.

You may be thinking, "Oh, that's what Bob always says."  If so, you are right. You choose how you feel.  I have built my coaching career on this premise.  A traditional market doesn't make you feel any way; you make yourself feel the way you do.  No one else, no event, nothing makes you feel that way. It is all your doing, period.

This is not saying that things in our economy (or any segment of life) are perfect.  If you dwell on the imperfect, you can fall not thinking that things are hopeless and opportunities are limited.

If you like books, grab a copy of The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews. He is a big fan of personal responsibility and is as motivating as they come. You can also visit my website for a document I wrote titled, "Fear or Confidence: Which Are You Choosing?" that may help you discover bad choices you might be making.

Commitment: I will train myself to see life in a more positive manner.

Deadline:  ________