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Looking at Both Sides

I've noticed that it's very easy for me to see a situation and quickly come up with all the things that can go wrong. In fact, I've probably even thought that it was a good thing that I did so. I've always felt that if you know the worst that can come out of an event, and you're willing to accept that, then you can go in without fear.

But, it occurs to me that I should also be considering all the things that could go right. Because if I don't consider them I have a one-sided view that's really more of a distortion than a realistic appraisal. And, making decisions based on a distorted view isn't the best way to come to a good conclusion.

Keep on Stretching those Dollars!

Gary

Published Oct 29 2009, 02:44 PM by Gary

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For more than 25 years, Gary Foreman has worked to manage money effectively. Prior to starting The Dollar Stretcher, he was a financial planner and purchasing manager. While helping clients manage their hard earned money as a financial planner, he applied commonsense, time-tested techniques during the turbulent 1980’s. The experience convinced him that you didn’t need to hit the lottery to accumulate significant wealth. Following that, Gary had an opportunity to learn more about how to get the best value for a dollar spent in the corporate world. As the Purchasing Manager for a computer manufacturer, he was responsible for supervising over $10 million in annual purchases. Gary began The Dollar Stretcher website <www.TheDollarStretcher.com> and newsletters in April 1996. Over 300,000 readers benefit from the time and money saving ideas presented in The Dollar Stretcher newsletters each week. His mission is to help people "Live Better for Less". He also provides private label newsletters for companies wishing to provide money saving information for their clients and/or prospects. Gary lives in Florida along with his wife of thirty years and their two children. Much of his time is spent working with the men's ministry of his church. One of their ongoing projects is the "Holy Smoke BBQ" which sells bbq on Friday nights with the profits going to support local foster kids and orphans. When he has a free moment you’ll find him restoring a Checker station wagon nicknamed “Two Ton” or cruising in a '65 Impala SS Convertible with doo-wops playing in the background.

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