Economy

As we discussed last week in my "State of the Economy" address we are headed into some difficult economic times. I was encouraged by all the questions asked and the email responses I received afterward. Seems like many of you are focused on ideas and solutions to help our company survive and prosper during these trying times. Please continue to send any ideas to jekogian@nwjcompanies.com

Here are some famous quotes I find appropriate for these times:

Niccolo Machiavelli - "Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times."

"Energy and persistence conquer all things."

"Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will be judged by only one thing: the result." - Vince Lombardi

You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.
Ruth E. Renkl

"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden

"As soon as you think you are on top of the world, some snake comes out of the tall grass and cuts you down!" - Bill Russell

"A man without a smiling face must not open a shop." - Chinese proverb

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." - George S. Patton

"Do your homework because kids in India are." - Jim Tunney

"The reason why so little is done is generally because so little is attempted." - Samuel Smiles (1812-1904, Scottish author)

"Step by step. I can't think of any other way of accomplishing anything." - Michael Jordan

"If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." - Thomas Edison (1847-1931

"Anything in life worth having is worth working for." - Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), Scottish industrialist & philanthropist; founder, Carnegie Steel Co.

"The fruits of life fall into the hands of those who climb the tree and pick them." - Earl Tupper (1907-1983), American businessman; inventor of Tupperware

Again, thanks for making it happen out there every day and please send me your ideas.
We need your help.

Nick