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Health & Fitness

Negative Nancy Not Wanted

A local entrepreneur's take on local attitudes.

Everywhere I look there is something negative being portrayed. Whether its the never ending bad news on television or social media feeds of people complaining, it seems like the negativity is contagious. 

I drive a and talk to all types of people every day. Some people have nothing to talk about other than the negative news that surrounds them.They do nothing but repeat what they hear and it's almost like they have no opinion of their own.

It's easy to get caught in this negative web and feel like the deck is stacked against you. The fact is that we become what we surround ourselves with and we make our own decisions. Plenty of people who I encounter every day are enjoying lives and see the positive side of things. These people don't buy into the hype and are going to do well regardless of what other people say.

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Like negative people, positive people often stick together. There are plenty of business networks, support groups, and other ways to find like minded people looking to move forward. 

On Finn Ct. in Farmingdale there are companies like Morratta Dental, Precision Parts and Ambassador Textbooks that are growing despite the reports of a growing recession due to positive leadership and influence. Employees at these companies seem happy with life and look forward to their future.  

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Lanes were widened on Wellwood Avenue and there is ongoing roadwork on New Highway and Rt. 110. I service these construction workers renovating old spaces for new companies. There is even a new 15,000 square foot restaurant opening on Rt. 110.

I drive around Farmingdale streets daily and all I see is jobs, opportunities, and answers. Maybe people should break free of the negative influences and decide their fate for themselves.  

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