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Cusco, Peru – Written by Jeff Bochsler – Follow me on Twitter

This week we start with a thought provoking YouTube clip to ensure you are in the proper mindset for this week’s MSR. (My thanks go out to a man that has pushed me beyond many fears, Mr. Seth Streeter, for such a timely emailing of this clip.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU

Do Blind People Dream?

Have you ever wondered if blind people dream? I hadn’t until the other day. The reality is one that offers a unique perspective from which we can all learn.

Dream Big

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Santa Barbara, California -By Jeff Bochsler - Follow me on Twitter.
Last MSR I wrote on the topic of The Quarterlife Crisis.  The responses were phenomenal.  I heard from people in their early twenties to their mid-eighties.  I thank each and everyone of you for taking the time to reply back and look forward to sharing in the coming weeks, with your permission of course, some of these learnings and perspectives.

To further divulge into this intriguing topic, it seems appropriate to focus in on the very American desire and emotional need to be different and unique.

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Santa Barbara, California -By Jeff Bochsler - Follow me on Twitter.
“I don’t really have much to confess, my life isn’t terrible, just not extraordinary.  I guess I am a product of my generation: being brought up to think I can save the world.  And I’m not doing that.” – Annonymous writer in response to the article “Welcome to Your Quarterlife Crisis.”

By Anna Gutermuth

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The summer months are a time of transition.  Transition out of school and into days of freedom for teachers and students.  For parents, it marks a period of creativity and management of their children, no longer willing homework completion, but now directing boredom fighting activities.   For business owners, employees begin to take extended vacations and leave the office early to get out and play in the sun, requiring managers to get creative with who to place where to pick up the slack.  And for others, it’s the perfect time to relocate and/or begin house hunting.

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Santa Barbara, California -By Jeff Bochsler - Follow me on Twitter.

Extra!  Extra!  Read all about it!  30 Year Fixed Interest Rates Plummet into the 4%s!

This is one of those “tell your friends” moments in my business.  The structure of our current economy is shaky.  Corporations are being called to either shut their doors on thousands, cut some, or make all sacrifice a little / a lot.  The masses are either receiving a pay cut for 2009, not receiving a year end bonus, getting a smaller raise than expected, or even getting laid off.  Times are getting tough.

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Whether you agree with the election, believe wholeheartedly in Barack, and even trust him or not, this is a powerful American decision.  Yes, the fact of a black man being elected as the president of the United States is historical.  Just as historical in my mind is the way the world quickly responded to our decision.  During a time of economic strife and world hatred toward the bulling and listening inept United States, people around the globe were elated.   Commentary showed renewed hope in the world leader and its direction.  It gave millions, if not billions, hope of a strong, prosperous future.

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A Full on Giraffe?  Sarah Palin?  The Most Interesting Man in the World?  Juno?

Giraffe

Whatever you have decided for your Halloween costume endeavor, remember not to eat unwrapped candy.

Be safe.  Have some fun.  And connect with those in witty costumes.

Note: The Presidential Election happens this next Tuesday.  If you believe in Democracy, it is your duty to vote.  If you don’t believe in Democracy, you should express this in your vote.

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Santa Barbara, CA – Written by Jeff Bochsler. Follow me on Twitter.

Buzzword of the Week: Skirt Length Theory

“The idea that skirt lengths are a predictor of the stock market direction.  According to the theory, if skirts are short, it means the markets are going up.  And if skirt are long, it means the markets are heading down.

Skirts

The idea behind this theory is that shorter skirts tend to appear in times when general consumer confidence and excitement is high, meaning the markets are bullish.  In contrast, the theory says long skirts are worn more in times of fear and general gloom, indicating that things are bearish.

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“It is a sense of enormous expectation, the sense that one’s life is important, that great achievements are within one’s capacity, and that great things lie ahead.”
-Ayn Rand, Introduction to The Fountainhead.

“…it is a confirmation of the spirit of youth, proclaiming man’s glory, showing how much is possible.” – Ayn Rand, Introduction to The Fountainhead.

“It is those few that move the world and give life its meaning.” -Ayn Rand, Introduction to The Fountainhead.

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Bold News This Week:

“Lehman Brothers, 4th largest Investment Bank, declares bankruptcy”
“AIG saved by the government’s $85Bn at the 11th hour”
“Washington Mutual teeters as stock plummets”
“Merrill Lynch, the 100yr old giant bull, waves white flag in front of BofA

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