It's the economy...it must be

Funny how we all turn into economists when the economy goes south, "Well business is down because the economy is down."

And yet when the economy is good we attribute the fact that we're doing good based on how awesome we are at running our businesses....

Economy is bad - we're macro-economists, "It's happening to me!"
Economy is good - we're micro-economists, "Look how good I am!"

And the truth is probably somewhere in the middle.

But here's my question for this new batch of macro-economists blaming the economy - "Is there enough business for you?"

If there is, stop whining and get better. Be excellent. Be the one your clients will turn to. Build trust. Quit thinking about 2005 and get on with life. Marty McFly isn't going to show up with a Delorean to transport you back to the glory days of your bank account.

If there isn't enough for you (which I suspect there is) go find something else to do where there is enough for you.

Last I checked you're not responsible for managing the economy of the US. Be responsible for your own economy.

Blame them and you'll be hopeless and powerless.
Take responsibility and you'll become hopeful and powerful.