I heard a story recently about three Realtors who were each asked how the real estate business was going. The first man said that he needed to get a new job because business was terrible. The second man said the same thing. When the third man was asked how the real estate business was going, he said "Business is great."
The more people focus on what they don't want the more they get what they ask for.
Many people I know are doing very well in this economy.
The key to making a success of your business in any economy is having a positive attitude. Knowing that you are on the right path and helping others is an important step in accomplishing your goals. Don't give up. Keep moving forward. Educate yourself; learn from others; enjoy what you do have and acknowledge what is working for you. We have gotten through harder times in life and we can get through this. Find the positive in all that you do and use that to your advantage.