This seems like a pretty easy concept, doesn’t it? Everyone says to be thankful but not everyone actually lives up to their lip service. This should be something we do year round but the holidays give us a chance to make up for lost time. This goes to focusing on the positive and not always looking at the negative. Don’t ignore challenges in your life but see them as what they are, challenges, and not problems. They are something to overcome.
I am thankful for all of the innovation and positive change I see in Detroit. There are many like-minded individuals and businesses that refuse to take part in the doom and gloom mentality that seems to run rampant in the media and many people’s perception of Detroit. If things aren’t going great for you, don’t just blame it on the economy or run from your problems, face the challenges and innovate. Innovation is what will set apart businesses in a down market and will set you up for extra-ordinary profits when the economy turns around. There are a lot of businesses having blockbuster years this year!
I am thankful for my family, friends, and girlfriend Holli. Sure there are challenges in any relationships but this is the time of year to set those squabbles aside and find those bonds that have been strong. Make sure you surround yourself with people that will support you through good times and through bad times in your business and personal life. This is critical to being successful because you will have good times and you will certainly have bad times.
I am thankful for organizations like Motor City Blight Busters and John George who tirelessly and selflessly commit themselves to causes that are bigger than themselves. As Ghandi so eloquently put it, they are the change they want to see in the world. Organizations like this create and support the social, physical, and economic changes that are required for the turnaround and prosperity of Detroit. Being a part of these organizations or supporting them through volunteering helps make these changes occur.
Be thankful this thanksgiving and focus on the positives. It’s far too early to be a scrooge…
Be Thankful on Thanksgiving
This seems like a pretty easy concept, doesn’t it? Everyone says to be thankful but not everyone actually lives up to their lip service. This should be something we do year round but the holidays give us a chance to make up for lost time. This goes to focusing on the positive and not always looking at the negative. Don’t ignore challenges in your life but see them as what they are, challenges, and not problems. They are something to overcome.
I am thankful for all of the innovation and positive change I see in Detroit. There are many like-minded individuals and businesses that refuse to take part in the doom and gloom mentality that seems to run rampant in the media and many people’s perception of Detroit. If things aren’t going great for you, don’t just blame it on the economy or run from your problems, face the challenges and innovate. Innovation is what will set apart businesses in a down market and will set you up for extra-ordinary profits when the economy turns around. There are a lot of businesses having blockbuster years this year!
I am thankful for my family, friends, and girlfriend Holli. Sure there are challenges in any relationships but this is the time of year to set those squabbles aside and find those bonds that have been strong. Make sure you surround yourself with people that will support you through good times and through bad times in your business and personal life. This is critical to being successful because you will have good times and you will certainly have bad times.
I am thankful for organizations like Motor City Blight Busters and John George who tirelessly and selflessly commit themselves to causes that are bigger than themselves. As Ghandi so eloquently put it, they are the change they want to see in the world. Organizations like this create and support the social, physical, and economic changes that are required for the turnaround and prosperity of Detroit. Being a part of these organizations or supporting them through volunteering helps make these changes occur.
Be thankful this thanksgiving and focus on the positives. It’s far too early to be a scrooge…
Be a Renegade,
Jared Pomranky
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