| Facing your problems requires two things: a bit of imagination and a positive attitude. The payoff, in turn, can be huge. Whether you want to start your own business, get out of debt, or start down the path to financial freedom, you can begin by relishing the opportunity. You might surprise yourself, too. Not only by achieving your goals, but by seeing how much satisfaction you get just moving toward them in a disciplined way. I'm not saying it will be easy. It usually isn't. You will need to do whatever you can to increase your income and decrease your outgo. But the size of the challenge is what will give you the greatest sense of satisfaction when you look back at the end. Success - or the pursuit of it - validates your life. It gives you a reason to get out of bed in the morning. It also makes you feel good. Neuroscientists report that challenges light up your left prefrontal cortex and give you a rush. Competition - for love... for knowledge... for achievement... for financial security - ignites our passions, releases dopamine, and delivers a natural high. It is when we are competing that we learn, grow, and feel most alive. That's why you should star in your own reality show. (One that, not coincidentally, actually deals with reality.) The obstacles in front of you will give you the opportunity to show the world - and yourself - what you're made of. Be forewarned. Your financial situation will not change next month. But if you endure, your problems will not be able to withstand the onslaught of creative thinking, positive action, and persistence. Moreover, you'll enjoy one of life's greatest pleasures: the feeling of earned success. Why? Because you've completed "The Hero's Journey" - which I'll describe in my next column. Good investing, Alex P.S. Two weeks ago, I wrote a column about Students For Liberty, a non-profit organization that helps build college students into young leaders by equipping them to defend personal, economic, and political freedoms. On Tuesday at noon ET, I will interview Jack Nicastro, an alumnus who will talk about how the organization is vital in helping students write and speak about, organize, and promote open inquiry and free markets. It promises to be a great session and I invite you to join us. It is, of course, completely free. To register, simply click here. | 
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