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jkarl
Joe Karl

so much so soon

published: May 14 2008 11:40 AM updated:: May 14 2008 12:31 PM
Well, this school year is practically over. It seems like it just started. Where does the time go.

Obama and Hillary are still going at it. Seems like forever ago that they started.

Death and Taxes. A never ending, always enduring phrase.

Times are tough for some and great for others.

Thank goodness, we have a balloon economy.

Some feel the squeeze here while others are enjoying the boom there.

Look at the oil companies. Unbelievable profits. Even more unbelievable salaries.

Can you image your bi-weekly paycheck with these number on it: $586,000.00? Over a period of one year, that amounts to an annual salary of $15,236,000.00.

Who needs that much money.

Well, actually, I could use that amount for about 5 years and I’d be set.

First thing I’d buy would be a nice place to live. Second a big jet and a few other minor toys. Buy my family 'stuff' and my relatives and friends more 'stuff'.

Then, I’d be set.

But really, who needs that kind of money.

I don’t really need a jet.

Many would be happy to put food on the table, gas in the car, pay the bills and have money left over in your checking account.

What a concept.

Money left in your checking account after all the bills and necessities are taken care of.

How do you make that happen. Easy. Just take the advice of several who have done it and shown others the way.

Here is my point.

There are no excuses. If you are down, do something to get yourself up.

Countless people have succeeded where everyone else told them they would fail.

There is So Much and you can have it So Soon if you just go for it.

Many contractors are having a hard time right now. Do something else. Be creative. Maybe even volunteer your services to build something for the needy.

Something good will come out of that.

As long as you have your health, you can help someone.

Take an adversity and make it into prosperity.

Anyone looking for a job can surely find one. Every employer I know is always looking for a good employee.

Now the next thing to do is expect the best.

Change your attitude and change your life.

Because, there is So Much that you can have So Soon.

 

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#1 Tim and Barb commented, on May 15, 2008 at 5:50 p.m.:

Amen! to that article Joe...
What a concept...changing your attitude CAN change your altitude and you CAN soar with the Eagles, instead of being a "complaining turkey".
A very refreshing commentary!

#2 Seymour Eagle Fan commented, on June 22, 2008 at 3:14 p.m.:

I bed to differ with #1 I say Kudos to Joe he has done a wonderful job at least we know what goes on in the Seymour Area. Thanks Joe and you deserve to SOAR LIKE AT EAGLE.

#3 #1 commented, on June 24, 2008 at 8:57 p.m.:

Say what? What part of "Amen" and "A very refreshing commentary" don't you understand, #2? I was giving Joe "Kudos" and I'm sure he took it that way! I think I hear a "complaining turkey" somewhere in the midst....hmmm

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