November 16, 2009 - Is negativity draining you right now? Negative news? Negative turns of events? Negative people? Negative results? Is negativity coloring your way of thinking? Is it allowing you to succumb to what you think is versus what is … what you think could be versus what can be? Then it is time to shift from an inflow of negativity to an outflow of positivity.

Take an MM&I Moment to list anything or anyone bringing negativity into your life. Then counter this with one thing you can do to shift it to being more positive, minimize it or eliminate it entirely. While you cannot control the negativity coming in, you can control the negativity taken in and flowing back out. Create a positive momentum that stops negativity in its tracks. You will be amazed at how the simplest of positive actions can put you back on course to where you want to go, what you want to do and who you know you can be.

Synergized Quote of the Week
"Optimism is essential to achievement and is also the foundation of courage and true progress." – Nicholas Murray Butler

I will be a guest expert at the Catawba Valley Community College's FastTrac New Venture program in Hickory this Thursday, the 19^th, where I will answer six key strategy questions to help participants build a more solid foundational plan in launching their businesses. My presentation is followed by a private book signing with the participants during the lunch hour. If you know someone who has been displaced from their job and is considering starting a business, they should consider registering for the next FastTrac series being offered at area community college small business centers. For more information about the overall program, CLICK HERE.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS to kick off the Thanksgiving week next week at Sagebrush with the Business Professional Women's group luncheon in Lincolnton on November 24. I will be the luncheon keynote presenting, "Confessions of a Mompreneur" with humorous anecdotes and lessons from raising my children and a business all at the same time. Autographed copies of my book, Me, Myself & Inc. will also be available for purchase and personalization. Hope to see you there if you are in the area!

Yours in synergistic thinking,