Comments on: A change in perspective

By: Moms Cash Blog

Moms Cash Blog — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:01:31 +0000

@TraderMom, that sounds like a good idea! I’m afraid that I haven’t been that active lately, but I think you may have just given me the boost to get up and get going that I needed. I’ll come over and check out your blog and see what we can do. Also I’m so glad that you found my blog and that you will be dropping by often I hope. Thanks again and thanks for the comment. jj

By: TraderMom

TraderMom — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:05:23 +0000

This is so cool that I found your blog. I’m a mother also and I’m just learning to trade in the stock market also. I really want to do it because I’ve heard a lot of good about it. I signed up for a membership to http://www.thestockmarketreport.com, and I have a blog in their community where I’m tracking my progress.

Let’s keep tabs on each other and help each other out!

By: Tampa Movers

Tampa Movers — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:48:18 +0000

Very well written post by Sean. We do have a lot to happy about and I guess we often forget that.

By: Shrink Wrapper

Shrink Wrapper — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:06:51 +0000

Indeed, money is not everything and health is more important. That was a good post by Sean and it’s enough to make us think about the things we take for granted and how good we really have it. At the same time, I think it also depends on the context. Everything is relative, so for example a good job in a 3rd world country could be regarded as a fairly low job here. That doesn’t necessarily mean that a person in a low job here actually has it pretty good just because in a different country it would be a good job. The standards of living here are different, as are the costs of living. So you’re not really comparing similar things when you compare the standards in different countries. Having said that, I do still agree that we have it pretty good here and often get caught up in wanting more when really we should just be happy with how good we have it.

By: Make a pound

Make a pound — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:12:05 +0000

Its so true we need to see what we have and be happy about it money is not everything.

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By: Dirk

Dirk — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:34:55 +0000

Hey JJ,
How are you doing?
Thanks for all your sincere comments on my posts, I really appreciate it:)

I think that is the main reason to blog, even if only one post will have a positive effect on one person’s life, it is all worth it:)

This post is similar to a post I made 5 minutes ago, where I made a list of everything I have to be thankful for. Sometimes we forget how much we still have even when things look bad for us or when we have problems which are actually small problems.

As long as we are healthy,free and have no worries about food or shelter, any problems we do have aren’t as big as many many people in the world are experiencing every day.

I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Dirk

By: loudguyrick

loudguyrick — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:40:20 +0000

This is a great post. To me, it serves as a reminder to never be satisfied with the status quo. I was particularly struck by Sean’s comment about being dissatisfied with the “average of today”.

In my “day job” I’m a schoolteacher. One trend I’ve noticed an alarming rise in is a sense of entitlement by many of today’s youth. I won’t go into all of the details, as I’m sure many of you have noticed similar behaviors and trends. But have you noticed that those same self-designated recipients of entitlement are generally the ones who are not satisfied? I have, and I think that it that parallel that Sean was speaking of.

This dissatisfaction, or lack of gratitude if you would, I think stems from the feeling that there is no sense of accomplishment because there is no effort in achieving the goal. We’ve all been at that point where we have that great feelng because we have worked hard to get something and it all works out.

I have a feeling, though, that the pendulum will swing back. The last election, regardless of whom you voted for, seemed to bring out a spirit of can-do that has been lacking for awhile. I look forward to seeing if it lasts…..

By: PinoyRichJerk

PinoyRichJerk — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:07:06 +0000

it was so nice for sean to share his insights…and it was indeed a great one…

for jj, still health is wealth we should of course try to give ourselves time to rest…hope you are fine now..:)

pinoyrichjerk.com

By: LoneWolf

LoneWolf — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:47:16 +0000

I think that Zach and Deb have misunderstood some of what Sean was trying to say here. They see people who are working hard to make a better life for themselves and their families. Sean is saying that we’ve lost the perspective on what working hard means and what a better life means.

I’ve had friends who complain that immigrants come into this country (I’m in Canada) and take jobs from Canadians. What they don’t say is that they wouldn’t touch the jobs that the immigrants gratefully take — working 12 hours a day in a convenience store or working night shifts as a janitor.

I think that Sean is trying to remind us that as bad as we have things right now in North America, we’ve still got it good. And we need to take advantage of what is remains and what can be gained instead of focusing on what has been lost.

By: Grissom

Grissom — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:38:36 +0000

JJ I wish you all the best. Looking forward to see your more posts in the future.

By: Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:35:51 +0000

This was a very inspirational post. Reflecting helps us prioritize our lives and the way we operate. Sometimes we get lost in the rat race and forget to appreciate the positive things in life. Thank you.

By: Laura-Whateverebay

Laura-Whateverebay — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:40:13 +0000

JJ I wish you all the best. You have offered all your readers plenty of wisdom. I look forward to your comeback!

Sean – an insightful post. More power to you –

By: Survey Deb

Survey Deb — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:34:48 +0000

I gotta agree with Zach. There are many Americans out there that are still paid by the hour, still finding ways to make an extra buck or save an extra buck and not waiting on a “bailout or handout”.
And Sean makes me have a little hope for our future that some of the younger generation is still willing and able to do what it takes to forge ahead and find a way to make something of themselves.
Koodos to you both! And to you, JJ! God bless you girl and you continue to get better. Love your blog.

By: Zack Zoomer

Zack Zoomer — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:21:41 +0000

While I appreciate the sentiment that those who “have” too often take for granted that they will always “have”, I would like to defend the majority of Americans who work quietly and sensibly for prosperity. They don’t get the media attention that the bad boys do, and maybe they spend too much time watching mindless things on television, but I don’t think they deserve to be painted as four legged zombies devouring the Earth for no other reason than to satisfy their endless hunger. Most Americans just want their children to have a better life – just like the parents of all nations.

By: KushMoney

KushMoney — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:59:25 +0000

Wow, that really made me think. As an American I think about how bad other countries have it. But at the same time blind by the troubles we face on a daily bases. I am happy to be born in the U.S.A.

By: Molly

Molly — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:36:28 +0000

JJ, Sean sounds very nice. Is he single?