Posts Tagged "economy"

The current strategy of the Democratic Party leading the nation right now, is to disparage and discount those who have awakened to attend town halls and voice their concern about the massive expansion of government.  We’ll see.  Elections will take place in the near future and then we’ll know whether this anger and concern is ginned up by hateful insurance companies, wacky radio talk show hosts, and executed by robotic puppets (the American people), or rooted in a genuine desire to preserve our American freedoms and choice of health-care.   Blue dog dems, watch out how you vote.  States with middle of the road spineless elected representatives like Arlen Specter from PA, be prepared to look for another profession. I think this article is measured...

Our only hope. Although polls have consistently shown that just over half of Americans think the health-care system is in need of reform, a substantial majority say they are satisfied with their own insurance and care. Any hope of change will require their support, according to experts and advocates across the ideological spectrum I think it may be finally sinking in that in order to cover the 47 million uninsured (including illegals) it’s not necessary to completely overhaul or reform what doesn’t need reforming.  The fact is that most people in this country have access to competent and caring doctors.  Obviously there are exceptions.  Most citizens (253 million) are satisfied with their plan.  Again, I’m sure there are exceptions.  I had...

I recently flew from Philadelphia to Rapid City S. Dakota.  I don’t fly much anymore so it was a real eye opener for me.  During my career with Wyeth, I’ve traveled quite extensively including trips to Asia, Europe, Korea, and many other countries during family vacations including India.  I’ve flown first class,  business class and of course the cattle class sitting in coach with my knees resting on my chin.  I can honestly say the worst airlines in terms of customer service are those that are American owned and operated.  The US airline’s offer poor service, lack of attention, rudeness, and incessant chattering of the flight attendants about their personal lives (which can easily be overheard) demonstrates a general lack on interest...

Just returned from a sun filled, real western ranch vacation with real people no less.   I had a chance to talk with real people who live in the so-called “fly-over” part of the country between the nutty west coast and the wacky east coast.  These are the people that make the country work.  They are self reliant and don’t depend on government to make things work for them.  No whiners here in Wyoming. They provide the food that we city slickers put on the table.  And oh yes, they cut down trees so that we can build our fancy homes and houses. Kathy’s cousin has a ranch near the Black Hills of S. Dakota just across the state line in Wyoming.  Sprawling prairies, tall Ponderosa Pines reaching upward from rocky soil, black hills,...

Develop a strategy to win.  A strategy is what you would rely on to win. It must be unique and compelling. Perform your personal situation analysis.  Consider your gifts.  Most clients I talk with never think about their gifts. Their focus is usually on negative self talk which reflects what they can’t do, aren’t doing, or their victimization.  Consider what new opportunities your situation could bring. Think about starting over and doing something you are most passionate about.  Identify clear, specific, actionable, realistic objectives.  Be clear what exactly a “win” would look like.  What does your competition look like?  Develop a separate strategy for each form of competitive obstacle.  Does your passion align with the current...