Fear Factor

Fear is gripping our economy and altering our perception of reality. The poor are poorer and many rich feel poor such is the madness of these times.

Where fear reigns of course, hope dies.

Our minds work similar to computer. Same principle GARBAGE IN – GARBAGE OUT.
At the moment peoples psyche are being inundated with negativity that are compounding our fears and insecurities.

So how can we deal with the Fear Factor?

1.Let’s get personal.
The most important step is take personal responsibility for our own trip. We need to become the guardian to our minds, reject the ongoing garbage at source, and desist from adding to the doom and gloom cycle. Once upon a time the conversation was about the value of a house, now it has moved on to the recession. We now need to move on to more positive stories. Can we start to celebrate local success stories – people that are giving it a go. I sometimes wonder do we find more pleasure in pain than in success.

Watch the following for some inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

2. Compelling Vision
At a governmental level, communication is key. People need to know where we are going. Cutbacks are more acceptable when made in the context of moving towards a compelling vision.
Who are we? What is Ireland Inc? Are we moving towards a “Smart Economy?” If so what measures are been taken that gives us confidence that there is light at the end of the darkness.
Einstein once said you cannot solve problems with the thinking that created them, I highly recommend that the Government/political parties work with the great minds that exist in Ireland to agree on a vision.
Indeed another idea is to kick start creativity circles in each parish in Ireland and brainstorm this question “What is Ireland Inc” and feed it back up the line. We have an abundance of talent in this country – it is time we now used it.
At a personal level, be aware that never before in history has there been more of an opportunity to make an impact through the WWW. We are a small country that by leveraging the power of the web can create opportunities for our companies and individuals. Stick to your dreams, build website presence and you may be surprised with the results.

3. Unity Consciousness – we need at a governmental level to move beyond politics – quite simply politics at the moment is failing us. The majority of people don’t have confidence in politicians and this feeling is intensified when we turn the tv on and see more petty squabbling that is bringing us nowhere. Now is not the time for “I am right, you are wrong” strategy. Now is the time to get around the table and work together to sort this mess out. This would send a fantastic message to both the International Community and the public that you do actually mean business. It is important to realise that every petty squabble, every negative comment is picked up on all the decision makers pcs around Europe and the World. To be taken seriously, we must all pull together and move towards a more positive tomorrow.
At an individual level, a high profile civil servant saying no to a pay cut in the current environment again is sending out the wrong message.

Finally one of the positives of the current challenges is that people have got back to speaking to each other – they have more time on their hands, or so it appears. This renewed sense of community can be our building block.

Last week, I buried my great friend Martin at the tender age of forty. The recession will pass, but great friends like Martin are gone forever. It puts the whole thing in perspective. Time to get back to basics and value the valuables in our life.

Find out why so many have recruited him as a keynote speaker in Europe, Asia and the US.

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