When times are tough it is more important than ever for us to dream... and to encourage others to do the same. When we are surrounded by negativity it is critical that we keep our thoughts, words, and habits positive.

Even during the worst recessions, 20% of businesses and people are thriving while the rest are simply trying to survive. Decide to be part of that 20% in 2009... because they are the ones who breathe new life back into a business, an industry, a culture, an economy, and a country.

Hope is what the people of every age need to go out and build a future bigger than the past. Encourage them to dream and you will give them hope for the future. And when we give people hope for the future we give them power in the present.

Dreams can still come true. Don't forget it.