All day long I listen to people complaining about their situation.  Whether it be a crummy job or boss or some other aggravation, all day long.  I hear it on the morning news how things are so unfair out there and how there is this great divide among people today.  I’m not sure how real that is, but the news certainly feels like it is as that seems to be the only news going on, besides the elections crap.  A couple weeks ago I am pretty sure we were at war with terrorists all over the world, but I guess that is not newsworthy anymore.  My point is this;  if you want a better situation or more money or a gold medal at the Olympics, then go get it.  If you want respect at work and to make more money, earn it.  Work hard, train yourself, push yourself, offer ideas and support rather than complaining about things.  Be the employee the boss can count on and they might just do you right for it.  Upset that your neighborhood is dangerous and a mess?  Clean it up.  You live there, make a difference by putting in the effort.  As you know, I walk the beach a lot.  If I see trash on the beach, I pick it up because I don’t want my beach to look trashy.  If you let it go people start to get lazy and begin to treat your beach without respect.  If you want respect you have to give it and you have to live it.  Have respect for others and others will have respect for you.  Keep your beach clean, if nothing else it feels good to do a little good.