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Posted: May 10, 2010
Staying positive is part of how to stay ahead of the curve
How do you stay ahead of the curve?
There is no doubt that it has been a challenging year. For some it has been more challenging than for others. I have no magic answers, but one thing I think that helps is staying true to what you believe in. That and staying positive. I specialize in building construction, real estate law and litigation. When times are tough, you do not go out and become a divorce lawyer or look for bankruptcies to handle. You stay true to what you do best and kept believing that the economy will prosper. When there are fewer real estate transactions, there tends to be more litigation. My clients are also positive about what they enjoy doing and that the economy will come back and we will all prosper in the long run.
C. Jaye Berger is the founder of Law Offices C. Jaye Berger, New York, N.Y.
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