We are truly blessed to have made it through 2009 with our health, loving families, friends, and the belief that through every adversity comes equal or greater opportunity.As many of you have read and we retailers personally experienced, it was not a year to brag about. We've all been affected by the worst economic crisis the country's faced in over 20 years, and it has touched many facets of business. It doesn't matter what field you're in: manufacturing, finance, real estate, retail, government, etc... It felt like a never-ending chain reaction of sorts.
That being said, we also have MANY friends who, when asked "How's biz?", were able to respond, "You know, I feel bad saying this but we had one of our best years ever!" Feel badly? About being successful? That's the most preposterous thing I've ever heard! After all the gloom and doom of the last year we LONG to hear a good success story -- especially from our friends.
Therefore, I've made a pact with myself and those around me to be more positive, optimistic, and look forward to the new year. I want to share the joy of my friends' success stories in the hopes of passing along some good karma and inspiration to others.
Jim Rohn said it best: "Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want."
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