Where's All the Money in 2009?

So now the U.S. government is going to send a bunch of money to some of the leading banks, financial institutions and possibly the auto industry (and who knows what other entities) in the country to loosen up credit and hopefully bring back some consumer confidence.n nAs we dive into the New Year, consider this: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MONEY?n nThink about it. Not one red penny has actually been deleted from the economy. The only thing that has happened is money is now being circulated in different patterns.n nApproximately $750 million in new treasury notes (dollars) was printed by the United States treasury department yesterday and today and will be printed tomorrow. n nAll we are experiencing is a redistribution of money and inevitably....the wealth of this country. n nI still have friends who are buying Mercedes, going on Caribbean cruises and buying condos on the beach. The mall is still packed with shoppers and big budget movies are still being produced in Hollywood. n nSO, WHERE IS ALL THE MONEY?n nThe law of attraction says you will get what you focus on. The focus of your intention and your attention will reveal how you respond in this economy....or any other for that matter. n nThere are a few facts to consider, though....n n1. If financial institutions and Wall Street are actually tightening up their purse strings, the money is still there....but where? Municipal bonds? Real estate investments? Foreign investments? The Internet? It is somewhere....find it and get your piece. Find the customers with the money and you will certainly get your piece as well.n n2. It all begins with your attitude and opinions about money itself. Do you believe there is more than enough for you and everyone else? Do you believe it grows on trees? Or do you believe that you have to work hard for money and that only the rich get richer? There is a fine line between tolerating money and believing there is an abundance of it. n n3. Movement creates improvement. Sitting on your duff and watching Katie Couric tell you about the floundering economy is not the answer. When you make progress and movement toward attracting more money, then you will see more money. That means staying educated and associating with prosperous people. It also means taking action to stay connected with your customers, vendors and prospects to make more sales through referrals. By the way, giving referrals will help you receive more referrals. For the most part, people love to reciprocate generosity. n n4. Customers are still out there....everywhere. I have several students in my "elite coaching" program who are having banner years in their sales career. Yes, they have had to implement different strategies, but they did so immediately and did not waste any time worrying about the economy. You would be surprised (or maybe not) how many businesses do not stay in close contact with their customers. Doing so generates more confidence, hence more business.n n5. "Act like you been there before". When I first started speaking professionally in front of audiences with hundreds and thousands of people, a friend gave me a piece of advice to help me manage my stage nerves. "Act like you been there before". Right now, you can act like you have all the sales you want....all the deals you want...all the money you want...all the personal fulfillment you want...all the spirituality you want... And when you do that, amazing things happen....you receive what you want. The behavior influences your thoughts, in turn impact your behaviors, and produces good results.n n6. Panic breeds panic. Have you ever noticed that kids get more agitated around irritable parents? It is the display of energy at a high level. Staying calm, centered and disciplined in your journey of prosperity fosters a state of prosperity. Regardless of how unstable the economy or your business may appear, understand that you must stay calm and remain in a state of creativity. By doing so, you will see opportunities that you may have been blinded to.n nThe reality of the situation is what you make it. There is plenty of economic opportunity out there for you, your family and your business. So, WHERE IS ALL THE MONEY?nnIt is right in front of you. Always has been. Always will be. nnUntil our paths cross again, take great care of yourself and your loved ones.