Rich Karlgaard's recent post got me thinking. I've been pretty gloomy lately: paltry salary increase that won't keep up with inflation, profit sharing bonus withdrawn, house value sinking like the Titanic, and throw in the typical 'in debt up to my ear lobes' (notice how I didn't say eyeballs--there's a subtle difference), all adds up to a stinky outlook. However, I need to turn it around and look on the brighter side, like Rich does.
I'm fortunate to have two very bright children who keep me on my toes on a daily basis. I'm fortunate to have a wife that keeps me striving for improvement (though my achievements may not always occur on her schedule). I'm fortunate to be able to work on one of the greatest development platforms ever, Lotus Notes, which allows me to pour out my creativity in so many different ways. I'm fortunate to live in the greatest nation ever conceived, where freedom is paramount and opportunities virtually unlimited. And finally, I'm fortunate to have my extended family and the people I call friends. All of which has been graciously given to me by God.
So with that, it will be my conscious effort to keep my chin up and keep going.
1 comments:
Good points, Mike! Sometimes it's harder to see the bright side, but it's definitely worth changing your viewpoint in order to do so. Good luck! :-)
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