Ken, Henry Ford was a very wise man.

Betsy, good for you! Congrats on the book, and I will check out your blog.

All the best to you both, and Happy New Year!
Terry

I especially like this remark: “I’m going to make the most of it. I’m going to become “Terry, Inc.” and learn to sell myself.”

To that I would add this from Mr. Henry Ford himself: “whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.”

Best of luck in 2010!

Lance, you are right – it’s all about attitude.

Andrew, this whole exercise has added years to my life too!

Rich, yes, sometimes we need ice in that half full glass!

Tim, that’s the point – it’s overcoming that “hardness” of life, or at least always staying a little bit ahead of it.

Somer, it is all about self-awareness- that’s the point of “the glass”. So keep that focus, and get what you want.

Tim, keep at it – persistence is so key in trying to land a new job. Look under every rock you can. And one of these days I’ll publish that manifesto.

Judith, thanks for discovering my blog! And for making that choice – I’m happy to hear you are doing something you love.

Steve, the pleasure’s been all mine, my friend. Thank you.

All the best and Happy Holidays to you all!
Terry

I, too, believe that both layoffs — especially the first one — were some of the best things to happen to me. They allowed me to free-lance, gain more confidence in my strengths and skills, and now to have a career that I thoroughly love. I have truly been blessed.

I firmly believe “circumstances do not make our attitudes, our attitudes make our circumstances.” How we look at the glass is a choice we make everyday…and life is good.

First off, happy anniversary on your blog. I can really identify with your story…I’ve been laid off a few times in five years in the marketing area. While I am still doing some career exploration while I’m “in transition,” I know that I need to think more in terms of “Me, Inc.” whether it happens right away or not.

I relaunched my blog earlier this year and it is part of my journey. I have connected with people and made some friends through it and I know I will continue to evolve and it will evolve with me. While my job search has not been as fruitful as I had hoped so far, all of the learning that I’ve done through my blog really keeps me going.

I’m glad to hear that this new attitude, for you, included a focus on authenticity and optimism. It was also interesting to learn about the manifesto you wrote for yourself. Sounds cool.

In any case, best wishes for another great year of learning and having that glass half full attitude!

I am new to reading your blog but have enjoyed your insights. The things you write always make me think and usually inspire me to write as well. This post jumps out because in the past few months, I have really had to consciously remind myself of the state of “the glass”. What has gotten me through is something a mentor told me years ago, which I think his mentor told him, and that is “the glass is ALWAYS full.” Another teacher recently pointed out to me that, “there is plenty to go around.” The more I project that belief, the less I worry when the numbers aren’t adding up. And so far, the theory holds water. Or, what I should say is that the glass is overflowing!

Happy Holidays,
Rich