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jporter
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2009 01:11
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Hello all I have resently had my world turned upside down I work for a local Bank for about 5 years where I was the Computer Tech. I managed close to 30 branches In Texarkana and Dallas. I made pretty good money got used of the life it was easy to get up in the morning and go to a job but then all of a sudden A major bank bought us out. They laid over 70 people off including myself now i feel lost. After this happend I told myself that I would not let anyone control my life like that again so im trying to start a couple of businesses and they are going so slow my question is how do you stay motivated and stop from feeling lost. I went from playing sports in school to this job and now I just feel like I have lost all motivation. My second question is how do I get that back any advice . Thanks
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Matt Zenittini
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2009 01:32 · Edited by: Matt Zenittini
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First off. Change your perspective.
Your world was turned upside down!.
Congratulations =].
Quite possible that is the best thing that has happened to you.
What makes you think it was turned upside down for the worse?
Because I am looking at your situation... And it just seems that your world was flipped right side up.
One of my favorite quotes.
"Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life" - I don't know.
With that said.. What's holding you back?
Motivation is different for everyone.
For me it's mostly the challenge. It has kept me well motivated. I live in a small tourist town, and I want out =].
The average income I believe is only like $25,000 a year here.
My goal was always money related. I'm sure it will change as I get older. But I always wanted to prove myself ever since I was young.
When I was little I would always say I wanted to be a millionaire when i grew up.
So for me that's my motivation. Maybe not the greatest motivation for most people =]. But it works for me.
You need to find our own WHY.
That is what will guarantee your success.
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BobFirestone
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2009 03:23
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jporter: im trying to start a couple of businesses and they are going so slow
For most people I would recommend picking 1 and making it work. When you divide your focus you divide your results and kill your momentum.
What kind of businesses are you trying to build? I personally find affiliate marketing really boring and lonely so I lose interest quickly. I prefer network marketing where there is a team and healthy competition to be the top person.
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joanpeterson
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2009 13:18
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You have to get a positive outlook on life regardless of the circumstances. For instance, some people get depressed when they have a birthday because it indicates they are getting older.
I tell them to rejoice in having another birthday because you either have a birthday or you are dead.
So get focused on what you want to achieve in life and what it is that you have to do to get there. And then just do it! If you were in the bank's IT department, you already have skills that you could market online. Do your computer skills allow you to help people online?
And if you are healthy - then just get out there and kick butt!
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2009 14:12 · Edited by: A8ch
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joanpeterson: So get focused on what you want to achieve in life and what it is that you have to do to get there. And then just do it!
Joan, that's great advice and I totally agree.
The "unfortunate" circumstances we sometimes find ourselves in, ought not to be viewed as obstacles, but stepping stones. If we can embrace that perspective, then we'd begin to understand that life does not promise security at all, (at least not in the manner that we've been conditioned to recognize it), only opportunity.
And if we can free ourselves of all anxiety regarding the future, tune in to the opportunities that present themselves in the present moment, and then take advantage of them, we'll begin to understand and appreciate the true security that opportunity offers.
Hermas
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jporter
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# Posted: 28 Aug 2009 23:20
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Thanks for all the advice it really does help out Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
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