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" ... During Secretariat’s reign in 1973, the market faltered badly, held in quicksand by the horrendous recession induced by real estate overspeculation. We recovered in ’75 but wage inflation then did us in by 1982. Seabiscuit prevailed during the Great Depression, an inspiration for the two dollar better, but no cure-all. ... "
" ... Employees can innately sense when their leaders are feeling pessimistic or unsure. I have witnessed that phenomenon throughout my career. Negativity is like quicksand — once you find yourself in it, it’s tough to get out. I do not believe in dwelling on the negative. When I joined our company as CEO, I made the strategic decision to stack my team with optimistic leaders whose enthusiasm trickles down to each member of the organization. While this idea has always been one I’ve implemented in forming my leadership teams, being an optimistic leader was more crucial in 2020 than ever before. ... "
" ... Learn how to manage and eventually eliminate your triggers by gaining new perspectives on old experiences. It’s not easy, so let me give you the best plan possible: Avoid your triggers! For many, your triggers place you in an emotional state that is similar to quicksand. You’re sinking in a plethora of negative feelings and thoughts that are self-destructive. Our reactions to them, well, it’s not good. Some of us have temper tantrums, eat unhealthily and indulge in activities that are toxic. ... "
" ... The Rams set sail into the offseason making something as clear as Southern California’s recent choppy weather: Jared Goff’s grasp on the team’s quarterback position is as firm as quicksand. ... "
" ... The third is that once a large share of the population becomes dependent on the government, this will generate its own quicksand dynamics. The temptation to have a large client base of voters dependent on government largesse might prove irresistible for politicians; for individuals, such a situation would kill initiative and entrepreneurial drive, undermining innovation and growth. As the weeks tick by, and more and more businesses drift helpless into bankruptcy and millions of people face long term unemployment, this becomes a real and present danger. ... "