I had a older contractor friend that would always say “ you have to line that guy up with a 2×4 to see if he’s moving or not! Get rid of him!” He was my “CY” ..I just didn’t know to listen ! There were times I’d come back with materials and my “carpenter” would be fine. I’d ask Marshall, “ where did so and so go?” his comment… “I fired him!”
“Glade to be here “ Larry

To be noticed, do more than the job requires.

Go above and beyond … every day. Your rewards will be many.

I’ll rephrase that –
If you are underpaid, you will always have options (work/job) If you are overpaid, your boss will always have options.

They suck at business, always have. I am sure their is a more politically correct or professional way to say it but neither would be more accurate.

Thats exactly right. Our country will be bankrupt soon

Absolutely agree. It seems our politicians have no concept of how to balance a budget. Tough decisions have to be made. We are doing a terrible disservice to our children and future generations. Sadly the $25,000,0000,000,000 accumulated doesn’t even cover all of the future obligations.

Yes that is right – 12 0’s after the 25. Works out to $83,000 for every man, woman and child in our country. That is over $330,000 for a family of four. And growing!

A second note: interest rates are very low presently. An increase of only 1% equates to added interest expenses of $250,000,000,000/year. What if rates increase by 2% – or more? That money has to come from somewhere – will we cut back on programs – probably not. I really wish there were something that we can do. Maybe time for a convention of states for a Balanced Budget amendment – but good luck finding 37 states to line up for that.

I agree, they are being reckless in the name of compassion. This has to stop or we will be the next Greece.

The one law that needs urgent passing is the one where the federal government must also have a balanced budget. In my humble opinion, this is an urgent matter and one that seems ignored by many and the media.

I totally agree with you Larry, I am very worried for our children and what they are expected to repay. I have come upon a quote from Margaret Thatcher that seems to some it up as well “The Problem with Socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money”

There is one thought that is missing here. Money is created by the government. It is a symbol of value. It is not real in any physical sense. It is only an idea.
As such it is our ideas about money — as a country — that are limiting us. According to some theories about money (and they are all just theories) the government can “make” as much money as it needs to. We have to have mechanisms to prevent inflation. Those could be taxes, interest rates or other ways the money supply gets controlled. Like controlling water flow.
I know many business people may not like the idea of the government controlling the money and think that that the market will just take care of it, but structurally that is not possible. The market does need an open, fair and consistent field in which to play, but to think that government cannot or should not play a vital role in the financial health of our country and our world, is being blind to reality.
We need responsive, intelligent, stable government that is willing to learn, admit mistakes and do better. As long as we keep saying that government can never do anything right – guess what? We will keep getting government that doesn’t do much right.
So, perhaps, instead of piling on with labels – using the government as an easy target for our frustration and fear – how about we ask what really want and need from our government? It is OUR government after all. WE created it. Perhaps, if it is not working correctly, we need to look at ourselves and put the blame where it belongs. As business people we have to take responsibility for the results within our companies. Likewise, as Americans, we need to take responsibility for what happens in our country and our government. Not easy – but worthwhile.

Larry you are absolutely correct. I know I can’t personally make any significant difference but I intend to try to by running a successful, productive and profitable business. In this way I can put a very small amount of money back into the coffers. I’m raising my children and encouraging my friends to do the same. I think the government should operate on a balanced budget and not borrow to pay expenses. Just like a business, you may borrow to expand but you shouldn’t borrow to pay overhead costs.

There all a bunch of crooks.

The scariest words you’ll ever hear is “we are from the government and we are here to help!”
Ronald Reagan

Very true. It’s easy to talk ourselves out of doing something.

I tend to read these posts first thing in the morning, most days they will inspire my thoughts for the day leading the direction of my thinking as well as influencing my goals for the day.
Very Meaningful ‼ Thank You

This is all so true . I fight to remember that anything is possible if I make my past move out of the way of my future.

I like this a lot. Great reminder!

Hey Larry! Thanks for the shout out to some of the VFS girl gang. We are thinking about how we show up each day, and are feeling powerful!

Good morning Larry.

Good morning back!
Thanks for your consistent messages.
I really enjoy them.