Comments on: 10 Ways To Keep A Sluggish Economy From Breaking Your Stride

By: A Little Light in Dark Financial Times

A Little Light in Dark Financial Times — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:26:04 +0000

[...] 10 Ways to Keep a Sluggish Economy from Breaking Your Stride at Motivate Thyself – It’s not often that I find one post so positively uplifting that I subscribe to their blog feed. Eric Hamm has found freedom in ways most of us only dream of, and it doesn’t take him $1 million to do so. His recent post emphasizes the ultimate coping skills for any financial (or personal) downturn. My favorite tip? Adjust your gauge of success: [...]

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:53:47 +0000

@Chris: Thanks for stopping. I would have to agree that simplifying is always a good thing to do.

By: Chris - Zen to Fitness

Chris - Zen to Fitness — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:52:42 +0000

Superb post, your simplify point is invaluable, its something I forget to do and helps us out immensely. Helping others is also something great and probably on of the most satisfying things in life.

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:16:01 +0000

@Linsey Knerl: I’m glad you are enjoying and benefiting from my blog. Just hearing that I am having some form of positive impact really helps ME stay motivated.
If you don’t mind me asking, what exactly ARE you doing to “prepare for the upturn”. You certainly don’t have to answer if you don’t want to but it might help encourage others to share as well. : )

By: Linsey Knerl

Linsey Knerl — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:44:21 +0000

Wow! I found your site through some of the amazing comments you have left over at Zen Habits. I have been craving a bit of “positivity” in the blogosphere, and I think I’ve found it! Thanks for sharing your insights — I’m preparing for the upturn as we speak! May you continue to be blessed in your journey to help others!

Linsey Knerl

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:30:28 +0000

@Barbara: Thanks for dropping by. In regards to simplifying, I’ve always found that one of the most satisfying things in life is rediscovering what you already have.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:21:57 +0000

HI Eric,

I agree, often it’s best to keep the news “off”. If we listen to all of it, we begin to wonder if there’s an end in sight. It gets depressing.

I’m a believer in simplifying. If we really think about it, we don’t need most of the stuff we’re spending our money on. Most times I try to make do with what I have.

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:52:53 +0000

@Mrs. X: I appreciate the compliment. “So much can be accomplished through the power of positive thinking.” Very true.

By: Mrs. X

Mrs. X — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:29:07 +0000

I love the optimism in your articles. So much can be accomplished through the power of positive thinking.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:06:41 +0000

Plan for the upturn. You said it. Everything is cyclical. What goes up, comes down. And vice versa. There’s always opportunity for the observant.