{"id":5241,"date":"2009-08-14T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2009-08-14T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.AchieveMax.com\/blog\/?p=5241"},"modified":"2013-07-01T15:41:55","modified_gmt":"2013-07-01T19:41:55","slug":"stimulus-possible-but-doubtful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/achievemax.com\/blog\/2009\/08\/14\/stimulus-possible-but-doubtful\/","title":{"rendered":"Stimulus … Possible but Doubtful"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re rapidly approaching our 600th blog article, and we’ve managed to touch on just about every subject possible today. We’ve often focused on the importance of closing the “knowing-doing gap,” as well as the critical issue of “execution.” I can’t think of a more momentous time to take advantage of the benefits of practicing both strategies.<\/p>\n

While most of us are aware of both strategies, few do well in applying either to everyday situations. We see proof of this fact almost daily. For instance, everyone is familiar with the fact that President Obama signed a $787 BILLION stimulus package in February. Obviously there’s a reason they call it “stimulus” based on what it is intended to do for economy. However, what isn’t known by most is the sad fact that LESS THAN half\u00a0of 1% of the money set aside for highway repair and construction has been distributed since that time! The top man on the House Transportation Committee, John Mica of Florida, places the blame on excessive federal regulations. He said that the money is simply tied up in red tape. That is inexcusable!<\/p>\n

Consider this:<\/p>\n