Has there been any difference between guessing and the fact? To me, there's a little difference. Just a little. Nothing more or less. If all of us can know what is the difference between the two words, there will be no fear and anxiety at this minute. 

Once you differentiate the two words, you will not be affected by the ongoing turmoil, at least for the time being. 

1. Willpower.--The mind is your greatest asset and with it and the right action, you can accomplish what you set out to do.

2. Opportunity. --As a good investor or trader we do not wait for the opportunity to present itself, we seek it out.

3. Excuses are useless.  -- Always do what you pronounce you will do. And never give any excuses as to why you didn't practise.

4. Bold, confident action. -- Bold and confident action is required to reap the rewards of life. 

5. Discipline is a must. -- Without self discipline, we are destined to failure. 

6. Always maintain a positive mental attitude. -- Remember, whether you believe you can or you think you can't you are right. 

To me, I am grateful to be alive once, when witnessing the industrialized world is poised to transition, whether it wants to or not to another way of living, consuming or working. It may well work out badly but perhaps not.

The lifestyle of having a hundred barrels of oil or equivalent, per person per year is certainly coming to an end, but a good life need not require a hundred of barrels of oil per year.

Nobody knows what the future will play out so we will totally play it as it lays. That's all pretty exciting. 

Conclusion in one line? "Opportunity, openness, sharing, knowledge and failure."

For without failure, we learn little. From today onwards,

Don't guess, find the facts around you.

P/s: It's a mystical thing as important as small gratitudes are in our daily struggle against futility and annui, it's also a worthy practice to ground ourselves occasionally in what gives our lives meaning and purpose: the bedrock of happiness and a life well lived.