Comments on: Look for Good News

By: Tanya

Tanya — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:05:20 +0000

I am one of those persons who focused too much on the negative news. I was down-sized out of an investment management job in ’08. I began watching the market more than I usually had and ingesting every bit of economic news I could find while searching for work. It only served to increase the depression I already had from losing a great job.

But something happened around mid ’09. The market began gaining steam. Now it is back to the mid-90s level of 11,000. But the economic news hasn’t changed much since ’08. We are told at once that the recession is over but job losses are increasing and more banks are closing. I know that jobs are a lagging indicator for the health of the economy. But if the recession is truly over, why are bank closings cluttering the news? Why are we not told of companies who have managed well during this recession? They are out there – I am interviewing with one tomorrow.

Your article has given me something else to focus on. There is good news out there. I just need to find it. Thank you and I heart you, too.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:21:34 +0000

Thank you chris for using that snazzy ability called common sense and not trying to push a book endorsed by oprah that everyone else seems to want to do.

By: man

man — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:04:09 +0000

as a buddhist, i have to agree with george carlin’s “FUCK HOPE” mantra.
my happiness isn’t contingent upon anything.

By: Kevin Sorbo

Kevin Sorbo — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:08:27 +0000

and IF we ever run out of good news…?!?

1. pop in The Goonies, of course, u silly
2. take a dump.
3. take a dump while watching The Goonies.

just a few ways to brighten your day…. you’re welcome.

By: India

India — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:24:26 +0000

Your blog (especially the advice section) is like pouring smiles on your brain! Please post more and more advice–it resonates with me and clearly many others.

By: Monday’s Mantra

Monday’s Mantra — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:01:47 +0000

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By: JakeHilfter

JakeHilfter — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:49 +0000

Hi, good post. I have been wondering about this issue,so thanks for posting. I’ll definitely be coming back to your site.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:36:34 +0000

Fear mongering is nothing new to the media. It’s kinda like licensed games – it’s just too d@mn easy to make a buck without trying very hard. Hey media, give people actual useful info: Like what state provisions are there if we do lose a job? Where DID all that bailout money go, exactly? Most importantly – who was the best dressed at the Oscars?

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By: RadNerd

RadNerd — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:39:33 +0000

“The reality you experience is almost wholly shaped by your perception of it” , this gave me goosbumps btw.

“A fast-moving plane can’t just flip a bitch” , and this just made me lmao.

You’re right! people become a product of their own environment.

Dugg!