Just as it has been said that “Necessity Breeds Invention”, it can also be said that in hard times people who are looking for them can find great opportunities.

I’m not speaking of those with money who swoop down and buy some poor peoples homes at auction, I’m talking about people who create new opportunity for themselves.

I’m talking about the man or woman who gets let go from a job and begins to figure out they may be able to stand on their own two feet. They start to take stock of themselves, their network of friends and their resources. They make some decisions about how they want their life to turn out and then start to make it so.

What’s the difference between this person and the person who gets laid off, takes the maximum unemployment and then complains about the last company, the government, their lack of money etc.?

It’s attitude.

I’m not saying it’s easy to look at a bleak future and think only of the possibilities. I’m saying it is essential. No one who ever achieved anything great did it without setbacks. Blaming others or your circumstance will not help. The beginnings of fortunes are being made right now. Look for opportunities. Be willing to do something new. Read some self-help books. Ask people you trust and respect what they think you may be good at. Be careful who you get your advice from. Find people who are already successful to get advice from.

If I can help you “not participate” in this recession, I’d be glad to communicate with you. You can visit www.muskegoninsuranceagent.com or e-mail me at steve.bedgood@gmail.com