"US Open-Like" Economy

Mr. Carman, I love the U.S. Open golf metaphor! I get it! It does make one realize that anything is possible if you just believe in yourself! The only problem is...where do I start? I really feel that I am capable of doing so many things. I know that now is the time for the posers & cheats to start falling like dominoes. We keep hearing about so many of them on the news lately! Tough times bring about a judgment day for all of us. Maybe it's during times like these that the cream does rise to the top.

I suppose that I need to pick one thing at a time and FOCUS! (Like Tiger & Jack...and, Mr. Trump, of course). Focus and become really good at one thing, and, then, once that becomes like second nature, THEN, I can consider a balancing act. I have a difficult time focusing on one thing for very long...there are too many things out there...too many books to read, too much news to watch, movies to see, and, with the advent of the internet, an overload of stimuli. I'm getting better, though. I am far more patient than I was in the past, and, people told me that I was patient, then. I guess it all depends on what the comparison analysis is based upon.

I do get it, though. Eliminate the riff-raff...trim the fat...become more efficient, and BELIEVE in my abilities! That's what I'm doing, but, because I don't do what I do for money (right now)...people just think I'm an undercover cop or something. I guess you could say that. I'm on a mission from God! God will let me know when I'm ready to make money. I'm still studying so that when I do it, I will do it the right way.

A few months ago, having arrived back in Florida, after spending three years in NYC, and, a year in Kansas, a successful businessman friend of mine told me... if you have to make like you have blinders on right now, then, do that. In other words...FOCUS! He also told me to read some book, Negotiate by Intimidation...but, I didn't like the name, so I haven't read it yet. I told him that I'm attending TRUMP U. If you're reading this, Andrew, no offense regarding your suggestion. I'm sure that it's a great book! I guess it would be interesting to read how others THINK you should negotiate. Maybe I will read it, just so I'll know what other people are doing, and how they're doing it.

Thanks again for the motivation! I really enjoy Jim Cramer's MAD MONEY, as well...when I can catch it. I don't even know if I want to be a successful businesswoman, but, I love hearing that it is less about nepotism, and, that if you do the work YOU CAN do whatever you want. I love that the elitist attitude is not as prevalent as it was in the past. People are becoming REAL! Swimming with sharks isn't as easy as all of the liars said it was. They were just b.s.ing, pretending that they were doing it.

Dear Mr. Carman,

Thank for sharing your words of wisom on the economy comparison to Us open.

I'm sure there are millions of questions and answers on this topic regarding the ecnomy/recession.

I just don't understand why the government/legislators have to let history repeat itself
whether it's the ongoing war, the economy, recession, budget deficit.

We are living in world of confusion. How can anyone focus if they have too much going on
in their life trying to stay afloat in this competitive world? We live in world that hides from
the truth.

There was a study done in which indicated the number one costly illness in this world was
Psychological. This is very sad but true. Just look around you.

I don't mean to sound negative, but as they say the truth should be told even if it hurts.

Question: Why is Wall street turning into a ghost town with so many companies moving to New Jersey, White Plains etc. because of Real Estate prices?

We all need to help each other out , especialy in these hardhips times.

Just look at all the crisis around the world . I think God is trying to send a message to all of us.

I hope and pray that we can all make a positive differnce to ourselves, family, friends, neighbors etc.