Ok...what about me.

The last sets of posts I have primarily tried to provoke thought and action as it relates to the predicament alot of us are in. This time around, I want to talk a little of myself and why this matters so much to me and perhaps to so many more.

I look around me and see so many people I either work with or hear from routinely that are having troubles. Hey, we are all having some sort of financial issue these days. The thing is, I notice most people I talk to are skeptical, fearful, and not open to new ideas, concepts or even just to educate themselves. Frankly, I can accept when I hear people say they might have interest in one topic or another. However, I cant stand to hear people bash an idea or concept that they have not even taken the time to learn about. How do you do that? For those that do that, I look at the things they do and say and it amazes me because it borders on blissful ignorance. I see so many wandering in my mind unaware of how personal, state, or global finances affects them. Hey the STAR tax is going to be cut..I could find a bunch of people that dont even know what it is. So if you dont read or educate yourself on how some of the largest institutions, or richest people, make their money, how do you think you will make yours. Very few people have started off with no one and made it really big ALL on their own. There is truth to the saying Birds of a feather flock together. Warren Buffet is not going to have people around him that dont think about their financial picture. That is why more and more I have tried to surround myself with others like me. Unfortunately, that also means I have not stayed around my friends much. I still associate on a friendly basis. When it comes to business...that is out.

For those that at least read each day on the days events, listen to the news, talk about things that are happening, those people have a better shot at changing themselves and their circumstance. When I hear people complain about their circumstance and then blast every idea that comes their way, I sit and wonder why they say anything at all. If anything the only thing they should say is good luck or I wish you well. Hey, the lie sounds better than the other nonsense. When I encounter these people I simply dont speak about what I do or why. My opinion is that a mind unwilling to consider or acknowledge that there is information out there that can help and change their life, is not worth the time. Change comes from within. I cannot change others.

I have come to enjoy learning. Since financial education is not taught, learning new things about it is like a new world to me. I am beginning to also see others around me and on the net develop. I recently went to a Christmas party with some of my partners. It was great to hear them all developing and enjoying their pursuit despite their struggles. Hey, my coach got laid off and yet her enthusiasm for growth, prosperity and a desire to help others is infectious. I truly believe that I have that infectious spirit, the spirit of leadership. I feel I will help those who want to help themselves.

All that said, if I could summarize myself I would say this:

Before I was a pharmacist I knew I always to help others and in my own way find a way to improve their lives. I became a pharmacist to do that. After 10 years now, I have found another avenue with which to effect change. I am adamant about what I do. I am a leader. I am one who looks to mentor others and continue to help improve their lives. As I continue my development with my coach and other entrepreneurs, I will become even stronger. I WILL CHANGE MY FINANCIAL PICTURE AND CREATE THE LIFESTYLE I WANT.