Financial Hurricane Creates Opportunity
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January 12, 2009Has business slowed down for any of you? Are you feeling the financial pinch like never before? Well, millions of Americans find themselves unwittingly living in the midst of the biggest financial storm of our lifetime. We're experiencing a financial hurricane and almost no one told us it was coming, but I've got some good news for you. A couple of years ago I visited an ancient rainforest in Tobago. I was looking for the really big trees but to my disappointment, there were none. The big ones had all been blown over in a recent hurricane, creating openings in the rainforest canopy, for light and rain to reach the many smaller trees beneath. And for the very first time, the little guys flourished! Sound familiar? Do the names Bear Stearns, AIG, GM, Chrysler or Ford ring a bell? They've all been slammed by a financial hurricane that's affecting our entire economy. But there's good news. It's also opening up unprecedented opportunity for those who have eyes to see. You can sit around and complain about the tough economy or you can seize the moment, reinvent your business, your job or your life and thrive in the midst of colossal change. And just like the rainforest, when big trees fall, it creates an abundance of opportunity for the early adapters (the little guys). But you've got to see things differently. What used to work, no longer does. If you seize the moment and change, the opportunity is immense! To do that, you must receive the light and drink the water that was previously available in limited supply. In other words, receive the vision; the possibilities God is showing you - embrace them and then take in the information you need to help you fulfill the vision. My job this year is to spend the bulk of my time helping you as best as I can to bring you water (information, revelation, know-how) so you can fulfill the vision God has put on your heart. I look forward to walking with you in 2009.
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I love Michael's mix of realism and optimism. I embrace it completely as I feel that this is the true Biblical way of looking of this present world. Kepp it up, Michael!
Joel Wegener at 5:49pm EST - January 14, 2009
Michael:
I really learn from the comparative explanations you give: \"the little guys flourishing\" from amongst the big trees, as it applies to the economy now. It's great and seems to stick to my mind more. Just an example I heard about this week from my co-worker. She said a house up the street from her house has been on sale for about a year now and she learned that the owners have dropped the price of the house $40,000 because it's not selling. This house is selling for $125,000 and well worth close to $200,000 or more as it's a nice neighborhood. This is opportunity and a good example of what you are talking about.
Thank you for your helpful ideas, Michael.
Anita at 6:30pm EST - January 14, 2009
Thank you for being about God's business in business. God bless you.
Kathleen Walters at 6:33pm EST - January 14, 2009
What a great analogy, and I believe you are right, the times have changed and so is how money is made. I had run the idea I am about to present by Michael and he agrees it is a good business plan and gives me permission to post my contact on this blog.
If income is of interest to you, I have free/no obligation info for you to review via the internet. This business idea is not only recession proof, but the recession is actually driving it. There you go, the little trees can now get the sun and rain :)
You may contact me by email albertafortune@hotmail.com, please leave your name and contact phone number, and a good time to call (your time zone would be helpful)
no information will be given via email
sue at 10:45pm EST - January 14, 2009
Dear Micheal,
Thank you for your encouraging words. I am going through the toughest time in my life. I am running a small business. We are dealing with Solar Water heaters and Solar Lighting systems. I could not reach my targets. Please send me some ideas. God Bless you.
With regards,
M. Christopher
Alpha and Omega Associates,
Chennai - 600 043.
M. Christopher at 1:32am EST - January 15, 2009
Hello, Michael...
I am looking forward to being with you on this journey in Y2009, after entering the gate of Y2008. We are also feeling the crisis in the Philippines...and in fact in Business News headline today...they are forecasting much difficulty ahead thru to 2nd half Y2009.
Thanks for another lesson taken from the rainforest....I am praying for you and your plan to be with a team in Panama this Feb.
with HISTeam that works in His marketplace,
BenjieC.
Benjie B. Caballero at 6:40am EST - January 15, 2009
I was startin' to miss ya and wonder where you where! Bless you back in 2009. Off to my high school teens!
Kara L. Harris at 9:34am EST - January 15, 2009
Michael,
I am sure you can imagne the load of emails we get everyday...
Would it be too much to ask for you to skip a line between each paragraph for easier late night, very early morning and really rushed reading? It would be appreciated by all. Try it and see if you get any comments.
I know I would read mine more if it were easier as I have limited time.
Thanks!
Shelly at 10:04am EST - January 15, 2009
Hello Michael & all,
Michael, you've hit the nail on the head, once again. Acts 17:26 is one of my favorite verses, which says, \"from one man He made every nation and determined the set times for them and the exact places that they should live.\" God knew before the foundation of the earth what would be happening during this time and he planned that we would be alive now and exactly where we would live. He also has prepared us for this time based on the things that we have gone through in the past, and He is using this time to prepare us for what's going to be happening in the future. Nothing catches Him by surprise. This doens't mean we don't have a part to play - far from it. We've got to do our part, He will definitely do His.
I've had the same thoughts (in a different way) about opportunities that before would not reach me, are now reaching me, because of what's going on. For me, that means larger finance opportunities with larger companies that would otherwise would have not looked to a little guy like me, BUT, the reality is, that God, being sovereign, actually brought me those opportunities. WAY COOL!
All I can say, is let's keep looking up, God will redeem this time in our lives if we let Him. I know we all want that, based on Ephesians 4:24 - and put on the new self, which in THE LIKENESS of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.
Bless you all!
Dennis
Dennis at 12:06pm EST - January 15, 2009
Michael
In reading your words.........I MUST CHANGE !!!!!!....The LORD has given me a vision.....I need CONFIDENCE & COURAGE..........
God is awesome to have put YOU in our LIFE for these \"eyeopeners\"
Blessings to you......... Colossians 2:3 In whom are \"hid\" all treasures of \"wisdom & knowledge\".
paula sweeney at 12:22pm EST - January 15, 2009
Dear M. Christopher;
Thank you for posting a comment. I am sorry things are tough for you. I recommend two things for you... Rainforest Strategy book and our CD series called 3 Levels of Sales Acceleration. It has to do with bringing in the supernatural aspects of God's provision into sales. You can call our office at 941-377-9384 or visit the store on this website. Hope that helps!
Blessings, Michael Q. Pink
Michael Q. Pink at 8:23am EST - January 16, 2009
%d%aGreat post! More folks should post valuable information like this. I know a guy, Mark Ress, who teaches people how to make money online for free. He offers homebased business training at no cost. More for more information about Mark Ress and his free webinars and teleseminars check him out.
Mark Ress at 8:35am EST - February 27, 2009
Yes, many opportunities abound in this economy, in fact, some people we are working with are QUITTING their jobs because they have more than replaced their income with our business system, incredibly low start up, we train you and work with you till you don't need us. The recession is propelling this industry. Contact us by email, leave your phone number and we will call you and give you the information, no obligation of course.
sue at 4:02pm EST - February 27, 2009
In addition to my last post, I should have added that Michael Pink has reviewed the business overview and gives full permission to invite you to view it as well. I wouldn't post it otherwise.
sue at 4:03pm EST - February 27, 2009