What keeps you going in these economic times?

I just saw this question on discussion board on Entreprenuer.com's website, "What keeps the fire burning in your belly during these tough economic times?" That's a great question! I'm rarely motivated to throw my 2 cents into these type of discussions but I just couldn't help myself this time. And then I decided to share my response here on my blog.

My desire to be a survivor keeps me going. I may be as focused and as driven as I've ever been. I try to be acutely aware of what's going on in the economy right now. Some say that you're being negative if you're focused on the economy. But, I liken it to watching the radar as a storm approaches. If I'm aware of what's headed my way, I can be prepared. I can be ready to take action. And maybe I'll check the radar and find out that the storm is going to miss me, so I don't need to take cover. I think that being prepared goes a long ways towards your chances of survival in any crisis.

I also focus on my mental attitude a great deal. I'm just finishing the book titled, Napolean Hill's Keys to Success. Few books have had such an impact on my life. I have really become aware of my mental attitude and that I can control my thoughts. In fact my thoughts are really the only thing that I can control.

Banking - Thomas Jefferson's Thoughts

"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs." Thomas Jefferson

When will we seek the wisdom of our founding fathers?