Comments for The Recession Storm at http://www.drfernkazlow.com , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.drfernkazlow.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:43:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.drfernkazlow.com/The-Recession-Storm.html#comment-37 Spot on! It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed – even paralyzed – by the deluge of information. And trying to sort out fact from the “coloring” of the news is a job in itself. Keep in mind that the media loves to sensationalize even if it’s an economic story. They’re doing their best to keep you tuned in – that’s their goal. The economic story is their “car crash” that they want you to gawk at. So the first thing to do is the same thing the media does: Define your goal. What do you need information about? Then by-pass the media. Go to the source. Since a lot of the news is based on press releases from a source, do a Google search on what you want to learn about. Find out who released the press release and are they pushing an agenda? And remember that even experts disagree. Continue the search to find who’s supporting what position and what’s the counter position. Try organizations and associations related to your business. What’s their take on any story? After a while, you’ll learn whose information can be trusted. In effect you’ll be setting up your own news bureau. And while it sounds like “another job for you to do,” there’s nothing better than solid information that you can trust on which to base your decisions. And remember: if you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, a little fearful, use the 10 Second Kazlow Anchor to shift out of that place and into “neutral.” A download of the Kazlow Anchor is available on my home page and it’s free. Thanks for your excellent thoughts. - Dr. Fern Kazlow Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:39:30 +0100 http://www.drfernkazlow.com/The-Recession-Storm.html#comment-33 From what I am hearing there is a real balancing job between keeping your cool and keeping informed through different media as to how the down environment is effecting various industries. I see the key is to go to relevant sources, keep away from politically influenced talk shows, business cable programs and economic editorials in the editors section of your paper. What are your thoughts on this balance and where would you suggest looking for those relevant sources? - David Veal Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:20:13 +0100 http://www.drfernkazlow.com/The-Recession-Storm.html#comment-32 When my dad taught me to drive on ice in WI, he taught me those same lessons. When others were swerving all over the road out of control, in the ditch and needing to be towed, it never happened to me. I didn't realize until now that those lessons have influenced how I live my life. I observe the conditions all around me and give myself enough space to not get caught up in other people's drama. I do what is best for me rather than follow the herd. It's time for each of us to play our own game and not follow the leader. Thanks for the reminder, Lynn - Lynn Pierce Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:07:15 +0100