Recessionary Thoughts

I realize the need to break out of the daily routine and get perspective is worth a million. Life is a force of nature and humans wants to control and manage that force until it fits in with all the rules and constrictions we can think of.

I prefer volatile times since it creates opportunities and prevents the more risk averse to make bets, take sides and contain creativity. Creativity is an act of rebellion against the current paradigm which is often seen as an insult but yet, it's an important step towards human development. Always challenge the contemporary thoughts.

My mind is getting more attracted towards the art world as days go by in slacker-land. Writing, painting, thinking, expressing et cetera is becoming one of my favorite pastimes. I wouldn't argue that it creates any financial value in the short-term but definitely a lot of satisfaction and perspective. But I've always been attracted to the bohemian life, counter culture and innovative rebels (even marketers).

I ran into a very cool music group called Masseratti 2lts (dos litros). They are from Venezuela and play a kind of downbeat music with a very strong global message that I like. I can really recommend their CD "Folklore No-Tradicional Venezolano #4". "COPLA.te en MI a Choroni" has become one of my favorite songs, perfect for the afternoon siesta.

I truly hope we are heading into a recession. I know, it sounds weird that you want the economy to grow slower, things to become more expensive and stock prices to go down but there is a very valid reason. Recessions are creative, they force people to be frugal, to think beyond the concept of earn-and-spend and they make the smaller things in life matter.

It's important to take your mind of money-making and enjoy life. Recessions tend to do that, make us more open-minded and less fearful. Think about it! Try to name a great company that was created on the heights of a strong economy. I know, it's hard. Most of them are creations of love in times of trouble. I don't think that will ever change!