The past couple of years have been a real eye opener for me. In my business you deal with so many unique people, and situations. I've worked with a lot of folks who are experiencing major hardship for the very first time, where they're being forced to make decisions that will have a major impact on their personal and financial future.
"Do I pay the mortgage, or my healthcare premium?"
"Do I stay in the home I love and pray for a miracle, or give it up and try to short sell?"
"Do I accept the 20% pay cut and keep my job, or tell them to shove it and hope something else comes along?"
Through all of this, one constant has remained; the incredible, unfailing spirit of the American people. That might sound kind of Polyanna-ish, but it still holds true. To a person, everyone I've spoken with has the attitude that they will endure, that things will improve, and they will prevail.
I believe that hope and fortitude are the core values that have made this country the greatest democracy that the world has ever known. I realize that there are countries where saying "Things will get better" is just a pipe dream; where hope is lost, and nothing ever improves.
In this country, all of us have the opportunity to raise our fortunes. No matter how rough things get our attitude remains..."The good times are just over the horizon, and this downturn won't beat me."
I'm not a flag waving, love-it-or-leave-it, fanatic, but it sure makes me proud of what this country stands for, and what our indomitable spirit can achieve.
The Rookie
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