With all that is happening in our country, it’s easy to get sucked into the misery. Make no mistake, as a country we are in a depression. Maybe not a traditional economic depression, but we are all falling for the hype and contributing to our own downfall.

We listen to our friends and family, who may have experienced some of the effects of this recession, and by doing so we continue to fuel the fire. When we watch the news-an outlet that only shows one side of the story-our anxiety grows, as do our fears. All of our credit cards have high balances and the holidays are only making things worse. No one seems to be in the holiday spirit this year. Take a drive through your neighborhood and see the difference in the amount of decorations compared to last year. I’m sure it looks more like January than December.

The fire is only going to get bigger, so I encourage all of you to stop listening to the hype. By contributing to this negativity, you are polluting the energy that makes you money. Marie Forleo, a Life Coach I’m following, has a saying I really admire: “No two things can occupy the same place at the same time”. You’re either complaining or your producing. This is especially true with our nation as a whole. Those who are complaining about the economy are not making things better and are certainly not producing anything.

This economy is a once in a lifetime opportunity to do something great. Some of the greatest companies and products in history were created during economic downturns. I honestly feel that this is the best time in history to start a business. The ups and downs we are experiencing are part of a natural economic cycle-that’s right, what we are experiencing is completely normal.

Although people are more selective when buying products, they are still spending money. If you have a product or service that brings excellent value to someone else’s life, you have more advantages than you might think. The guy with charisma always ends up at the top. While everyone else is complaining and sobbing over money, now is the time to be a Rockstar. Be the best at what you do. Blog about it, Podcast it, YouTube it, write a song about, Social Network it, Twitter it-do everything possible grow. Shout it from the rooftop, with a huge grin on your face, and make something of yourself. It’s the best time to be alive!