“It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.” Sir Josiah Stamp, 20th Century British industrialist Personal responsibility is the key to this quote. I believe Mr. Stamp was saying we can kid ourselves for awhile, but the problems we duck today will come back tomorrow, and we still have to deal with them.   No finger Pointing! We see that all too often in our business. When people don’t get the debt settlement results they hoped for, some look everywhere but in the mirror for a solution. It always upsets us when someone doesn’t succeed, but it’s even worse when they point fingers at others – sometimes at us – when they need to accept some personal responsibility.   Don’t get me wrong. I’m not pointing my finger, but I feel the need to address this topic because it’s at the heart of achieving success in personal finances, debt settlement and... [More]

Anytime a new blog appears,people must wonder why the author ever would enter such a crowded space. Thousands of new blogs begin – and end – every day, so how can a new one ever hope to attract an audience? Well, the great thing about blogs is they are intended for people who want to read the kind of thoughts the author presents. So, I’m writing this for you, not the world. It’s About People I will write about work, but a lot of other things, too. You see, our business at American Debt Control is people. We keep track of how we’re doing with numbers, but our work is all about helping people solve big problems and get on with their lives. Because this is for you, I’d really like to get your input. I encourage you to add your thoughts in the comments section. I intend to publish comments that disagree with my positions, as well as those that agree. We will screen out the ones with foul or abusive language, but I expect most people to be constru... [More]