I Love Me -- Do You Love You?

Once again, we survived Tax Day!

It's hard to believe that we're already in the 2nd quarter of the new year.

Yesterday, I reread a book about finances, the economy, and Wall Street. It seems as if the economy is slowly turning around...however, how much more damage do we have to endure before we feel on firm financial ground.

Sure, I know people who have lost their jobs (some because of the economy), but let's be honest, some people are losing their jobs because they don't have a clue about what good work ethic is. Sure, you may show up for work, but are you actively engaged in the tasks required? That seems to be a question that more people should ask themselves.

A couple of weeks ago, I presented a speech about the power we hold over our own lives. That speech was very well received (I'm moving away from the humor genre)...and I'm thinking of revamping it and presenting it at other clubs. Who knows it could become my signature speech. The gist of that presentation was that we make our own choices on both a conscious, as well as a subconscious level. In essence, we have more control over our financial, spiritual, and relationship well being than we give ourselves credit for.

Sure, we can't take credit for all of the good (and/or) back luck, we have in life...however, the real trick is to take the lesson from every situation that comes up. While I'll agree that not all lessons are easy to find...the truth is, there is a gem of a lesson in every situation we deal with.