So, you don't make enough money?

Should Washington step in?

Some say the solution is for the government to redistribute the wealth, perhaps by taxing the top money-makers at a higher rate. However, real estate businessman Trevor Bolin, author of Take Charge and Change Your Life Today , says there’s a better way and it’s one that will make more people happier – and wealthier. Bolin owns three realty companies in British Columbia, including one in his hometown of Fort St. John, which was named #1 in the world in its category. He’s also chairman of Bolin & Co. International Training, which offers coaching and seminars for business people. He has served three terms on the Fort St. John City Council.

Another strategy:

• Change your attitude. Just as negative thoughts have the power to negatively affect outcomes, so do positive thoughts. Start each day with positive thoughts, and change negative thoughts to positive ones throughout the day. This may be hard at first, but the more you work at it, the easier it gets. Rather than wake up cursing the rainy day, be grateful for it. Water is one of our most valuable natural resources, and rain is cleansing. Remind yourself each morning of all the good things in your life – your health, your home, your spouse. Tell yourself that your meeting today is going to be engaging and productive, or your job interview is going to go well.