Comments on: Why You Need (to Be) Upbeat Now

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:46:46 +0000

Its all about attitude! Thats where it starts and you can pay Tony Robbins hundreds of dollars to tell you that!

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By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:06:17 +0000

This is so true, people worry about the economy, terrorism, the neighbours, teenage crime, asteroids hitting the earth but especially where I live in the UK, the weather.

So what its raining, or it may rain later or tomorrow. Live with it, get on with your live!

By: Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:08:41 +0000

Jason, thank you for the comments.

Duff, yes – definitely agreed – being optimistic does not mean that you have to shy away from reality. That would be irresponsible.

Best,
Raj

By: Duff

Duff — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:55:07 +0000

I do agree that we can easily get caught up in gloomy conversation.

However, I tend to think that the best strategy for success in all economic climates is not to cultivate a rigidly positive attitude, but an attitude that is beyond both positive and negative thinking.

This could mean basing one’s actions on solid principles that basically do not change, such as hard work and empathy. Or it could be cultivated through practices of equanimity, noticing ups and downs (in mood, economic conditions, etc.) without reacting.

Seeing and accepting things how they are and looking for ways to act effectively in the world are both useful ways of thinking no matter whether in boom or bust times.

By: Jason Burke

Jason Burke — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:30:32 +0000

Without having read the book yet, I agree that attitude has much to do with success — not through cosmic connections or laws of attraction — simply because pessimism is not conducive to risk-taking or even commerce in general. The global economy is based on value-added transactions that in turn depend on the idea that the purchase will lead to some future benefit.

Optimism is critical for many of these transactions to take place. Without it, buyers begin to cocoon themselves and we experience what we have today…recession. Obviously, attitude is not everything, but it is important in increasing that perceived future value.

http://pmug.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/marketing-optimism/