It's time for those 2009 Trend predictions... Share your Secrets...

I am kind of lost, what we should do for the worse time

The home-made electric generator should not take you very long to make. Even a large machine, made with the intention of creating an alternative source of energy to power your entire home, should take no more than half a morning or so to build, even for those who would not normally undertake such an electrical home improvement project.

Good luck..!

[GordonJ]

OK L.B. We've let time go by.

As for me being Doom and Gloom, always have seen things in reality, but I choose Bliss.

What advice L.B. do you give those who lost their jobs? The ones who are serious about "starting over".

Is it a Just Do It sort of thing? And if so, do what?

You tell me, was 09 a spectacular feeding frenzy in the bullish market and was it a good time to buy? It probably was for some, especially the insiders.

GordonJ

Originally Posted by L.B. Jenkins

Wow Gordon,

I never realized that you were such a "Doom and Gloom" kind of person.

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For those that have lost their jobs, if they are serious about working then they will do what it takes to get that ball rolling again.

... they are not making an effort to bring in an income. 2009 will be dire for them, but not those who wake up tomorrow and get busy starting all over.

BTW, economists are still stating that our markets are still bullish and that bargains are everywhere. I say, 2009 is going to be a feeding frenzy and it is rapidly approaching a buyer's market. Especially for the small investor.

I agree your ideas

[GordonJ]

OK, how far off was I back in Dec. 08?

I forecast DIRE. It wasn't as bad as I THOUGHT, so that is a good thing.

The recession did continue and is still far from over with, and I'm thinking today, we're still not at the bottom.

Riots in the streets? Only on the border towns and mostly because one drug lord couldn't take out the other one.

As long as we keep the supply of drugs flowing to the inner cities and suburbs of America, we may stave off the rioting for awhile longer. It has always been part of the plan. There has NEVER been a "War on Drugs". We couldn't afford to have the supply cut off.

Shortages haven't yet hit, but the train hasn't stopped either. A long train takes many miles to slow down and stop. However, the rich are getting what they believe is a hedge against the coming INFLATION by buying up gold and silver, to all time price highs. Meanwhile, the beans and rice and toilet paper are slowly creeping up, almost undetected.

Unemployment in double digits? In many areas. Or close to it.

The inflation has been postponed by the bailouts and printing of money. Still on my radar.

Housing? You tell me how your area is doing? And along with that, how about the number of vacancies in older "shopping" areas? How ya all doing with that?

We do have record number of Gov't workers, a trend which will continue, at the expense of us all.

Russia? The bear may not have come fully awake, but we've heard more about her recently than in the last several years. DON'T forget about Russia.

The sky did NOT fall, however, it may have come down a few feet.

Man made disasters due to "infrastructure" failing? One might argue the oil wells have infrastructure which apparently were in need of some attention. Actually, I'm amazed we didn't see more of these stories, especially in the electric grid, water supply.

Natural disasters? An easy thing to predict? We'll have another one, and then another. And then another.

Worldwide meltdown? Seriously Gordon?

Hey, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, etc. are all OK now, right? And China is smokin and growing. And North Korea... what's there to say about it. The "meltdown" may be a slower burning pot of stew than I thought.

Those of you that thought in late 08 the recession was NOT a big deal, please come back and make your case that is wasn't/isn't.

Although most of YOU did OK, or as good as always, there were a few people who did indeed have a dire and dark 09.

Now, midway through 2010, I see nothing but good times, world peace and brotherhood and unprecedented consumerism...and enough Entertainment to soothe our souls no matter how bad the pessimists see things.

Originally Posted by GordonJ

Phil,

You know me well.

A dark and dire forecast for 2009.

Well, the one trend that will continue is the Recession/Depression. And for Michael Ross, NO, I haven’t been reading my Kurt Saxon, but it might be a good time for all of us to start.

I see Martial Law in the streets of America with armed thugs and riots the likes we haven’t seen since the 60’s. I see shortages. In fact, when the rich guys start hoarding the gold and diamonds, the rest of us should stockpile toilet paper and rice.

There will NOT be any segment of the American and world economy that isn’t going to be greatly impacted in the next 6 months. You will see unemployment in double digits. Inflation/Deflation (a made up word for OOOPS Sorry about that) at record highs.

The housing market has NOT even bottomed out yet.

In 2009, more people than at any time in history will be personally effected by a natural disaster including wild fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, twisters and more by man created ones including infrastructure failure.

The numbers of Gov’t employees will increase substantially in the first 6 months while the debt reaches heretofore never reached heights. There is a not so quiet layer of chaos that is circulating around the globe and you will see the sleeping bear of Russia come out of it’s deep sleep with all teeth glaring.

There have always been Chicken Littles over the years from Howard Ruff in the 70’s to today, and the sky has never fallen, yet.

It is about to.

I’m convinced the people walking around the malls and Wal-Mart and TARGET are totally oblivious to the seriousness of the coming worldwide meltdown. There are those on this board who have written their opinions about the recession and how false it is. Please come back this time next year and we’ll compare notes, OK?

There is a recession, there was and is OUTSOURCING that has had a major impact on the American economy whether you "believe" that there is no such thing or not.

I see very dark and dire times in 2009 for most of YOU and the world.
But then, I got vision and the rest of the world wears bifocals. (Thanks Butch Cassidy).

Gordon Jay Alexander

Guess what "J.O.B." is MOST WANTED in the U.S.of A.....in our collapsing economy (according to AOL and USA Today)?????

Yup! "SALES"! BOTH "Inside and Outside" SALES!

Why?

Because, without "Sales"....NOTHING HAPPENS! NOTHING MOVES! Products and services do NOT get SOLD!

So...once again, "US Salespeople" will not only survive but THRIVE! Even if this thing turns into a full-blown Depression.

When I started my first job out of college....it was with General Electric Corp. I was an "engineer" being paid a "pittance" compared to the "Sales" Engineers.

So....I applied for the "Sales" engineer job that came available and discovered that I LOVED "Selling Stuff"....so....I decided that if I could "Sell" for a giant corp....why couldn't I "sell" for MYSELF?

So...after doing much research and looking for a "Business" I could start, I found a company in Florida that had a "New-Type" of Home Burglar Alarm.

So...I bought their "Starter Kit" and set up my new business...which involved "Selling" Burglar Alarms to Home Owners....which I could do in the evening....and keep my "Day Job".

Well...after a few weeks of trying to "sell" my Home Alarm....I had made a few presentations BUT, NO "Sales"....although I "felt" I was getting closer and getting better...with each presentation.

THEN....one evening, when I was about to "call it quits"....I gave a presentation to a dentist and when I showed him my estimate....he said, "OK! When can you start?"

You could have blown me over with a feather!

I was packing up my kit and getting ready to say, "Good Bye! Thanks for your time!"....and because I was expecting a "No!"....I didn't hear his Agreement....and he had to repeat himself, "Hey Don! WHEN can you start?"

Holy Schamoly! My FIRST order! My pen was shaking as I was filling in the spaces on my Order Form.

Then...as I was installing my first alarm on a Saturday....TWO Neighbors came over and asked if I'd come over and "give them an estimate". Which I did and which turned into 2 more installations and those turned into a few more and I then decided that "SALES" was for me...and I gave my 2-week notice to GE and NEVER LOOKED BACK.

So....no matter what you folks hear from anyone....no matter how bad you hear the economy is doing.....if you have a "Knack" for "Sales"....you will do OK!

Don Alm....."Sales"man

Dear Don,

Thanks for the reminder that SalesPeople Always do well in recessions and depressions.

Like this Salesman who has successfully sold an apple for 305.00!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/FREAK-RED-APPLE_...7C240%3 A1318

I have dozens of apple trees in my yard.

And these kinds of ODD Apples are very common. So my hat's of to this fella.

Anyway...

***While listening to a mentor who makes 1 million a month - I heard him say, "Bill Gates sells software but it's actually INFORMATION. You wanna IMITATE Bill.

***This got me thinking. I've seen lists of the worlds richest people. 6 of 10 are in some form of information sales. Newspapers/magazines - Video-games, Movie-CD's-Media, Advertising

***AND - Recently Warren Buffet - who already owns SEE's Candy. Invested billions into a JV deal with Mars Candy to purchase a 2nd candy company - Wrigley. Just Before Our Current Depression-REcession HIT...

My Dad is 88. Lived thru the 1930's depression.

He remembers getting a 5 cent Chocolate Bar once a week. (All his family could afford.) But they DID buy candy no matter what.

It's common knowledge that candy companies THRIVE during Bad Economic times...

SO...

I found a Healthy - Addictive Chocolate source.

Started sending out "Addictive Chocolate" samples in Tupperware containers.
As a PROVE-it-to-myself Test.

Son of a gun.

I've sold over 14,421.00 of chocolate - part time - from home in 60 days.

Turns out it WAS Good Advice to imitate
the Super Rich.

Thanks,
Glenn

P.S. - INFOrmation Sales. I did that too. I wrote a 78 page book, "How to Give Away Chocolate for Profit From Home."

Here's the link to a F-r-e-e Copy of that (normally costs 39.00) CHOCOLATE MUNNY Book.

ENJOY a Happy Holiday PRIZE on me:

************************************************** ***
Chocolate Munny Jar / Chocolate Munny From Home
************************************************** ***
http://ebook.enchantednlp.com/loginchocomunnyjar.php

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Dear Don,

Thanks for the reminder that SalesPeople Always do well in recessions and depressions.

Like this Salesman who has successfully sold an apple for 305.00!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/FREAK-RED-APPLE_...7C240%3 A1318

I have dozens of apple trees in my yard.

And these kinds of ODD Apples are very common. So my hat's of to this fella.

Anyway...

***While listening to a mentor who makes 1 million a month - I heard him say, "Bill Gates sells software but it's actually INFORMATION. You wanna IMITATE Bill.

***This got me thinking. I've seen lists of the worlds richest people. 6 of 10 are in some form of information sales. Newspapers/magazines - Video-games, Movie-CD's-Media, Advertising

***AND - Recently Warren Buffet - who already owns SEE's Candy. Invested billions into a JV deal with Mars Candy to purchase a 2nd candy company - Wrigley. Just Before Our Current Depression-REcession HIT...

My Dad is 88. Lived thru the 1930's depression.

He remembers getting a 5 cent Chocolate Bar once a week. (All his family could afford.) But they DID buy candy no matter what.

It's common knowledge that candy companies THRIVE during Bad Economic times...

SO...

I found a Healthy - Addictive Chocolate source.

Started sending out "Addictive Chocolate" samples in Tupperware containers.
As a PROVE-it-to-myself Test.

Son of a gun.

I've sold over 14,421.00 of chocolate - part time - from home in 60 days.

Turns out it WAS Good Advice to imitate
the Super Rich.

Thanks,
Glenn

P.S. - INFOrmation Sales. I did that too. I wrote a 78 page book, "How to Give Away Chocolate for Profit From Home."

Here's the link to a F-r-e-e Copy of that (normally costs 39.00) CHOCOLATE MUNNY Book.

ENJOY a Happy Holiday PRIZE on me:

************************************************** ***
Chocolate Munny Jar / Chocolate Munny From Home
************************************************** ***
http://ebook.enchantednlp.com/loginchocomunnyjar.php

Dear Glenn,

Thank you for bringing up CHOCOLATE!

Unfortunately, the wife HATES dark chocolate and
wouldn't even try the sample.

I thought that the chocolate was Great, but it's a bit
on the Expensive side.

Thanks,
Christopher

Dear Chris,

Thanks for telling me about the Wife.

She is in the minority if she dislikes chocolate.

Part of selling is not taking it personally when prospects say, "NO."

a - An affluent prospect in FL asked for a F-r-e-e sample. Then said it was too expensive. Keeps sending me links to Cheap, sugar candy chocolate.

b - Another lady sent me a 200.00 gift - after I sent her a chocolate sample. Said she loved it. Never bought more. I'm scratching my head on this one.

c - A woman ate up samples from me for 2 weeks. Said her blood pressure dropped 40 points. But then she claimed she couldn't afford to order any chocolate. Doctors visits alone are costing her many times what she'd spend.

Oh well. Can't please them all.

I've been tipping waitresses with Chocolate too.

I was startled - at 1st when A dozen women said, "I hate chocolate." But they saved me from throwing away my samples. So I say, "Thanks for telling me. I won't give you any."

You should see their faces when the gals around them pipe up and say, "I LIKE Chocolate!" And I give it to them instead.

Since THIS stuff tastes like Godiva level chocolate.

Yet has no refined sugar or milk in it.

All I'm doing is finding Choco-holics - and switching them to something HEALTHY they can eat and not get fat from.

So those who say, "NO" save me time & chocolate samples.

Like your wife.

Don't waste any of the chocolate I sent you on her, OK?

Thanks,
Glenn

P.S. - What did your kids think of the Chocolate samples I sent you?

Dear Glenn,

Thank you for ASKing about My Kids.

My Son, Mikey, Likes it.
My daughter, on the other hand, didn't really
enjoy it like I would have expected Her to...

Funny thing on trying to offer other people
to try it, one person actually said,
"I won't eat ANYTHING that I can't spell or pronounce!"

She saw the chocolate square and didn't know how to
say the name on the chocolate wrapper.

Thanks,
Christopher

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Dear Chris,

Thanks for telling me about the Wife.

She is in the minority if she dislikes chocolate.

Part of selling is not taking it personally when prospects say, "NO."

a - An affluent prospect in FL asked for a F-r-e-e sample. Then said it was too expensive. Keeps sending me links to Cheap, sugar candy chocolate.

b - Another lady sent me a 200.00 gift - after I sent her a chocolate sample. Said she loved it. Never bought more. I'm scratching my head on this one.

c - A woman ate up samples from me for 2 weeks. Said her blood pressure dropped 40 points. But then she claimed she couldn't afford to order any chocolate. Doctors visits alone are costing her many times what she'd spend.

Oh well. Can't please them all.

I've been tipping waitresses with Chocolate too.

I was startled - at 1st when A dozen women said, "I hate chocolate." But they saved me from throwing away my samples. So I say, "Thanks for telling me. I won't give you any."

You should see their faces when the gals around them pipe up and say, "I LIKE Chocolate!" And I give it to them instead.

Since THIS stuff tastes like Godiva level chocolate.

Yet has no refined sugar or milk in it.

All I'm doing is finding Choco-holics - and switching them to something HEALTHY they can eat and not get fat from.

So those who say, "NO" save me time & chocolate samples.

Like your wife.

Don't waste any of the chocolate I sent you on her, OK?

Thanks,
Glenn

P.S. - What did your kids think of the Chocolate samples I sent you?