Choose to be an encourager and help others – you can not go wrong with this strategy. This economic crisis will reveal the scam artist on the internet and many of them will go out of business. Look for companies that have a history of good customer service and sound business practices. Avoid scam artist like the plague.

I was in a pay per click coaching program recently that I joined but I cancelled my membership. I didn’t like some of the affiliate networks they pushed and the focus of the marketing efforts. I could say more about this experience but the bottom line is that it was not a good fit for me.

Do not take advantage of people just to make money. You will be sorry!

Avoid all of the hype and spin from news sources – they live for times like these. My hometown paper decided to run two consecutive headlines on the front page that were huge; one of them read, “Dow down” and the other said, “Misery”. Both of these headlines had accompanying graphics that shouted terror and alarm. I have decided to avoid this paper with their cheap shot at sensationalism.

Focus your mind and thinking during this time. I run a 10 minute devotional site with a brief meditation, usually some soothing pictures and music. You can find it here.