Merry Christmas and Look at 2008

First and foremost...Merry Christmas and a very Joyous New Year. The year has certainly seemed to fly by, but how blessed we feel to be able to do what we do and have so much fun. From my family to yours...Enjoy your time together and we appreciate you!

The Livin The Dream Team radio show did a recent program on looking back on 2008. It shed a lot of light on how much has gone on over the past year. First of all this came to me as I was running. That all by itself is kind of funny. But I was thinking about how great the year has been. I know it has been a struggle, I hear your phone calls. I also get lots of calls from people who are thankful for having so many safe investments and not losing money. O.K. we have to stay on track….this is not the financial section but the Navin personal section. So, 2008 was a little rough in the economy, but it also has allowed so many other great things to take place. It helped me realize what really is important...Health, Family, Friends, Relationships, Exercise, Church, too many to list. In reviewing 2008 I am thankful for many areas in my life: Our first year in TN, meeting new people, getting involved in Triathlons, developing new friendships, fighting through the tough spots, hanging in there when life gets tough, helping friends/clients get through the economy, being a source for people to lean on and feel confident about there future, signing up for 1/2 marathons next year-started training already, and being blessed by such great clients!

The Navin family has developed a new mantra for 2009, be thankful for what you have, and don’t quit when it gets tough. I believe we as a people or economy have a tendency to find the easy way out, to get out of the pain quickly and quit too soon. Often quitting too soon on relationships, friends, business, and ideas. If you have a thought, idea, concept, or hobby you want to start...GO DO IT! Don’t quit on the idea, don’t let your friends or family talk you out of it, go for it! You have one chance, one life, there are no do-overs, Get After It. Feel like I could go on for a while, but not necessary. The Key is enjoy your life, enjoy your friends and family, and if you are not doing what you love, don’t quit on your dreams!