Bill Van Loan ~ Memorist & Strategist

Veterans Day with Abbey Bishop (Abbey works with TomPeters.com)

Abbey Bishop (who works for Tom Peters) wrote this for Veterans Day and I thought it was very touching. 

There are No "Little People" in this World

Read the paper, play politics and stay current. If it's not your thing, then do it for the younger generation and so fourth.

In a relationship, everything matters. In a deep complex world, everyone matters and deserves your highest degree of respect.

Want more solutions? Just ask yourself "What can I do?" and include a deadline but remain flexible. Quality comes first and in general, it's the thought behind your actions that counts.

We all have to start somewhere and starting is key...

Obama

America has had good reason to feel depressed lately and today Obama brings so much hope and excitement to a country that's been starving for change and for so long.

I'm very excited about the future. I'm thrilled for Obama and I think America will benefit tremendously. There are no words to describe the joy I have to see a black man become president in my life time.

Thank God for that and so much more that Obama and his cabinet bring to this country. I am so proud to be an American.

Point Panic in the Panic Rooms

If you want to make real money and keep it all together, then don't panic. If you panic, it's harder to see your options and make an action plan that will get you from here to there in record time.

The recession will deepen but that does not mean you have to panic. You also have to be available so you can think clearly and see the light that shines for you.

Plan and prepare but don't panic.

How Many Needy Men and Needy Women are Killing this Country?

Think about it?

Unavailable people who act like 5 year olds dependent and needy of your every move are not helping the problems that dominate our world. Needy people are not the solution.

These people are not ready for a relationship. They need to grow up and now has never been a better opportunity.

If you like these individuals, then help them help themselves.

Romance - I warned you. Heartbreak city is guaranteed. There is no way they can be there for anyone or anything a 100% because there not a 100% and I'm not referring to perfection at all. These people are toxic and can kill a person's love life faster than a wink of an eye.

Needy Men and Needy Women need professional help beyond words could ever describe.

I think we need to work with each other to help this country and world heal. Hand pick the people in your life because needy people will kill your efforts before you know it and why pay for something you never wanted or needed.

Needy people: Run, scream - a must to avoid until they act their age.

Needy people make poor friends and you can't lose a friend you never had.

America deserves better than a bunch of needy people who take the max while returning next to nothing.

Think about it...?

Where are your Coping Skills for a Growing Deep Recession?

We all cope differently but stay current and learn how to deal with what panics and scares you so much. I am compiling a list but in the meantime work on this issue now, master it now because you may not have time when things crash and you go with an economy that's dropping out of sight (within the norms). Who knows what will happen and it's smart to be prepared?

Plan today and prepare for tomorrow.

Economic Uncertainty in a Changing World With Little Light in Sight

I am hopeful about our economic future but things seem to be getting worse. Time will tell how long this last and in the meantime I suggest everyone have a back-up plan for everything.

Do whatever you can to reduce your stress and re-write your action plan as much as possible in order to survive the unthinkable.

I may be wrong and things may be fine in a few months but just in case, be prepared for anything.

Just look around and stay current. Manage your time and life differently if necessary. If something is not working for you then get help now and review all your options. Experiment with something new and change.

You always have more options.

No one will rescue you. It's your job to save your life.

My theme is self-reliance and I focus on today and tomorrow.

Last: Please take extra special care of yourself because now is when you need to be available the most.

Save Your Money! Tough Times may be Coming in 2009

Voting Counts!

That's an understatement.

Thanks for voting...

Passionate Politics: Voting In 2008

Make sure you vote in this historical election. It's an opportunity for you to say "my vote counts too" and "why not me?". It's good for your self-esteem because your not passive. If you want better leadership, I think you have to start with yourself.

Whether your politician wins or loses, you'll know that you did what you could to make the USA and the world a better place.

Now that gives you more to talk about...Show your passion and vote on 11/04/08.