A number of economists are predicting increased growth forecasts for the American economy. Employment numbers are slowly improving. Manufacturing activity is bottoming. Housing demand in more markets is improving. The stock market has been rising. Business leaders are more optimistic that the worst may be over. Consumer confidence is beginning to entertain the idea that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s not a train coming the other way!.
A lot of people have been suffering due to the economic downturn. Far too many people are still out of work.
It may take some time, but hopefully things are going to get better. Companies and people may have to become more innovative and reinvent themselves.
So what are some signs that the economy is getting better? Dr. Brusman has a little fun with a serious matter:
Top 10 Signs that Recovery from the Recession is here Letterman Style:
10. People start spending more money on themselves than their pets.
9. Stimulus moves from the boardroom back into the bedroom.
8. “How to Prosper in a Down Economy” books sell for 10 cents at local flea markets.
7. Therapists treat fewer people with stock statement phobia.
6. Starter homes in Marin County (where I live) inch back to a million dollars.
5. There are significantly fewer posts on the blog Dancing with the Unemployed.
4. Twitter becomes the National Bird.
3. The book “The Art of Possibility” outsells “Greed in the City”.
2. People tire of journaling about discovering who they really are and find meaningful
jobs.
1. “Happy Days Are Here Again” rises to number one on the song charts.
About Maynard Brusman
Dr. Maynard Brusman is a consulting psychologist and executive coach. He is the president of Working Resources, a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm. We specialize in helping San Francisco Bay Area companies and law firms assess, select, coach, and retain emotionally intelligent leaders. Maynard is a highly sought-after speaker and workshop leader. He facilitates leadership retreats in Northern California and Costa Rica. The Society for Advancement of Consulting (SAC) awarded Dr. Maynard Brusman "Board Approved" designations in the specialties of Executive Coaching and Leadership Development.
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