Many Socialists Believe Since Most Small Businesses Stay Small They Don't Help the Economy

Over the years, I've discussed with many left-leaning political thinking folks about how unfair our rules and regulations are upon our small business community. I am often completely and utterly dismayed by some of the dialogue they use to refute my comments, although in hindsight I am beginning to understand why they think the way they do. Many of these socialist thinking folks believe that since most small businesses and remain small they don't help the economy much. Further, they contend that the small businesses don't provide "good jobs" or well-paying jobs, and therefore it isn't really that critical. Well, I disagree so let's talk about this for second shall we?

You see, before I retired I was in the franchising business. Every single franchisee we got started was a small business. Over that period of time we established small franchised outlets in 23 states serving 450 cities. Would the socialists have preferred that I had never founded a franchising company and done that? It seems to me that their answer is yes. They would like everyone to work for the government, or for a large corporation, preferably union, and one that pays big benefits, Cadillac healthcare, and guaranteed pensions.

Sounds great right? Only from their point-of-view and perspective, let look in hindsight what has actually happened? Many of those Cadillac healthcare benefits have been cut, and are hardly what they used to be, further it has driven up healthcare costs for everyone, well that plus the massive government flows into the sector. Many of those guaranteed pensions are completely underfunded, and all those promises that were made by all those corporations and even government agencies may never come to fruition. As

While I was growing my business it was hard for me to attract the top talent because the larger corporations kept promising better benefits and pensions. In the end, all those promises they made were BS, but they got the talent promising what was supposed to be a good job, but they reneged.

Further, not everyone can work for a large corporation, and I would submit to you that I don't want to live in a society and civilization where every what works for the government. Did you know that government plus large corporations employ less than 25% of working Americans? 75% are employed by small businesses, or they are their own small business.

Do these socialist and left-leaning thinking individuals really believe that we don't want that 75% of the people employed? Because if they do, there is no way that their little benefit packages, and gifts from the government can continue.

Sometimes I wish that socialists were smarter so they could understand basic economics. But that is one wish I doubt will ever be fulfilled, because trust me when I tell you; the Obama Administration is no genie out of the bottle, and whatever three wishes they promised you, it'll be a cold day in hell before you get your personal million dollar stimulus check in the mail. Please consider all this and think on it.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Economic Concepts. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net/

Do You Believe in Easy?

Over the years, I've had many clients who say, "I always get what I want, but it never seems easy."

All struggle is about mindset. You may think you just had bad luck or random acts of technical glitches, but it all comes down to what you believe. There is nothing that can't be traced back to what you were thinking.

Struggle can show up in many ways...
Financial loss or roller coaster ridesBig clients or partners pulling out of deals at the last minuteWebsite, computer, car or appliance glitchesOne employee or contractor after another who isn't 'quite' idealCreativity droughtsPartnerships or relationships that feel like a consistent tug-of-warBuilding a business that fulfills a need in the world but the world doesn't seem to noticeOne health issue after another, big or small

I have a plaque on my wall with this quote from Tennessee Williams, "Luck is believing that you're lucky." The same goes for living on 'Easy Street'. You've got to believe that it's possible to have major goals and desires manifest easily so that things seems to fall into place without hard effort.

Yes, I know that some of you think that you're not worthy of success, money or love without some hard work involved. There are those of you who think you're being responsible or admirable when you work your tush off.

But what about those of you who want it to be easy but you can't find your sweet spot? You might believe (fill in the blank) can be easy, but you're not used to it being easy. Therefore there is an expectation that something will not go according to plan. You fear somewhere in the back of your mind that you won't be able to pull it off.

You know why some things in your life are easy? You don't even give it a second thought.

I water ski every Friday and many times I have people in the boat who have never pulled a skier. I never worry about them being able to pull me out of the water. I've been skiing forever and it's not a big deal to me to have a skilled driver. I get up every time. I don't contemplate the scenario of not getting up. This is also why I skied into my third trimester with both of my pregnancies. Skiing is fun and a no brainer in my mind.

It's all about perception. Now, you can't always go from struggle to easy in one try. Especially if it's a topic where your emotions run high.

Your first step in making the shift is not to see the desired outcome as a huge deal. Would it be cool to double your income? Hell YES! And, what if you didn't relate to it as a big hairy deal or miraculous? What if you saw your money goal as just another number that you'll mosey up to and make friends?

What if you paid less attention to getting your outcome and tuned into what you're being called to do in this moment? What if you allowed your Inner Guidance to suggest your action steps rather than your ego, fear or head?

Easy is a good thing. Easy is a mode. It's supposed to be easy. I'm just sayin.'

Jeanna Gabellini, is a Master Business Coach who assists high achieving entrepreneurs, corporate leaders & their teams to leverage fun, systems and intentionality for high-octane results. An entrepreneur for 20 years she has a treasure trove of kick-butt tools to give you peace & profits. A Gift For You! Get your complimentary Business Building Audio CD "Transforming from Chaotic Entrepreneur to Conscious Leader" for the entrepreneur who wants to be a SUPERpreneur: http://www.masterpeacecoaching.com/freecd/

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