Yesterday’s election was a big deal…

November 7, 2012

But in our personal lives I wonder how much impact it really will have.
Over the next four years, what you do will have a larger impact on your income, wealth and happiness than what the president does. I got my first real job when Reagan was in office. I didn't do so well under Bush 1 but that wasn't his fault, it was a failed business concept. Under Clinton I did OK though I didn't like his morals. I built my business during Bush 2 and managed to continue to build it under the Hope and Change era.
Based on the outcome of the election our nation has decided the course they will take for the next four years on taxes, health care and foreign affairs. Government regulation and economic climate will affect each of us to an extent.
But they won't have as large an impact as our own efforts. Government, politicians, Republicans or Democrats are not going to make one bit of difference. What we choose to do with our own time and talents are what will move us towards success or mediocrity.
This is still the greatest country in the world and the free election process proves it. We had half the country wanting one guy and the other half wanting another. Election day has come and gone and there was no military coup. We are still safe and secure with freedoms and wealth no other country can boast. Sure, you can pack up and leave the country if your guy didn't win. But where are you going to go to get the opportunities our great nation provides?
Whether or not your guy won the White House, take what you can control --- your time, talents, skills, relationships --- and apply them to make 2013 your best year ever. The election is over. We can get back to business and our customers can start focusing on making their houses better places to live, regardless of who they wanted for president.
It's time to move on and build for the future using the only thing we can control... our personal smarts and work ethic.

Posted by Mike Root on November 7, 2012 | Comments (6)

Industries: Business News , Furniture Retailing , Furniture People , Homepage

November 28, 2012

In response to: Yesterday’s election was a big deal…
s mccall commented:

to s.d.morgan
the Dr that you went to see trained in th US so the great care that you refer to is due to the US

November 16, 2012

In response to: Yesterday’s election was a big deal…
ascot chang commented:

I am not in texas, or near. texas
buddah says get me out of texas. as as possible
bunch of bless you tea party folks thats all seems to be
reminds of. achinese proverb...accept all others they might just be one door away and. acually. dont. believe what. you call blessed....try bahai faith. they. accept all.

November 12, 2012

In response to: Yesterday’s election was a big deal…
Kevin Nussbaum commented:

Mike,
It seems everyone I have spoken with is either thrilled at how the newly elected President will make their lives wonderful, or will destroy them. As you have said, it is up to us what we do or do not accomplish. No President can give or take our personal skills and motivation.

November 12, 2012

In response to: Yesterday’s election was a big deal…
Mary Frye, HFIA commented:

I'm not in India, I'm in Texas. However, I appreciate what you said,Mike. I was recently reminded of the serenity prayer-“Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” I can only control myself, my attitude and my actions but in doing so I can change my direction if I need to do so. America is a place where hope abounds and where people can still aspire to greatness based on how hard they work and how willing they are to reach out to seek help and and to give help. Thanks for the reminder that we are blessed.

November 9, 2012

In response to: Yesterday’s election was a big deal…
s.d.morgan commented:

so sorry to burst your bubble,the usa is. not. the greatest country in the world,its at the bottom of the list in many many differentcatagories,health care is no.one
i am in india and went to see very prominent doctors in new delhi at a large cancer clinic,the head of the hospital director of whole clinic spent one full hour. going over medical records page by page,total cost,18$ us for the office visit
these doctors trined in the usa and could not stay to practice. due to our visa req.so they took there educations. home. where people are caring. and. really ask the true questions,what can we do for you,a person a human being in america today,yoU are lucky to survive a hospital emerg. room visit.the world is full of many countries. we. are just one of them,not. the greatest.

November 8, 2012

In response to: Yesterday’s election was a big deal…
Steve Walker commented:

Well said, Mike, well said.

Thank you.