Hope is Rising!

I missed Dave Ramsey's historic Town Hall for Hope last night, but heard from a couple friends that it was amazing. I'm a big believer in Ramsey's approach and message, so that doesn't surprise me.

The Town Hall for Hope web site is full of great tools and resources for "keeping hope alive" in the middle of negative news about our struggling economy. Here are the 3 Things Dave suggests we can all do to "keep hope alive" in this tough economic climate:


Get Up and Take Action!
You are the cure, America. No one else is going to solve your problems for you—that's your job! Find out how you can take control of your money, turn back the fear in your community, and hold your representatives accountable for the decisions they're making on your behalf.

Stop Listening to the Loser Talk.
We're sick and tired of the "loser talk" that has permeated the media, the water cooler and the internet. Stop listening to the garbage, and start speaking a word of hope!

Give back.
Learning how to give—whether it's money, time or support—changes your whole mindset. Dave says it pretty clearly: "We can't win if we can't give." If you want to win with money and change the nation, you've got to learn how to give again.

Good on you, Dave Ramsey and everyone involving in getting this effort moving.

Hope>Fear.