 To Z more is one think tech Hawaii you can find all my commentaries in Seymour's world episodes on the think tech Hawaii website I welcome your comments by email text or phone You can also reach me at Seymour dot Kazimersky at gmail.com or 808 551 32 22 as This is our last show of the year. I have to thank Jay Carol Zuri Nick Ian and all the other staff here at think tech Hawaii for making Seymour's world possible I also need to thank my family Especially Sue who is not only the best wife in the world But also my editor who takes complete credit for all the good shows and no credit for the bad ones I have to thank my children Aaron and Alana who put up with my crazy lifestyle all year And of course, I must thank my musicians and performers who volunteer tirelessly for our make-em-smile program at the hospitals And to all of you in our audience. Thank you for watching It is amazing But Seymour's world is now viewed in 27 countries around the world and the comments I get from so many of you need some recognition as well I especially need to thank the young people like 94 year young Jeanette in England 89 year old Fanny in Calgary who tells it like it is and her comments range from Seymour That was an excellent show or that was the worst show I have ever seen and There's 89 year old Phil Whitney who always redistributes my shows to his own personal mailing list Chris in Japan Sherry near and Peter in Hong Kong Hubert in Bangkok Mark and Dan in Chiang Mai Ernst in Austria Kitty in Montreal Catherine in Vancouver Philippe in Argentina Eduardo in Peru Peter in Capestown Alex in Australia Leor and Avila in Israel and so on and on and on I Especially want to thank Seven year old Christina Who said her dad makes her watch my show every single time I? Can't thank everyone, but you know who you are okay, so today's commentary is focus on what's good not what's wrong as 2016 comes to a close and 2017 is upon us I want to share the insight and experience I've gained as I've tried to embrace an attitude of celebration in my life You know the press is focused on 90% negative news and as most of us only watch read or listen to sound bites We tend to develop a negative attitude Yet when we see a good story of a soldier being reunited with his daughter We all smile we cry and we feel compassion for the goodness that becomes part of our life Both personally and professionally. I hope that we recognize and celebrate what's good not what's wrong Leading us to happier more productive lives Celebrating what's good Enables us to recognize the options and opportunities Before us while helping to unleash our energy and our creativities That's true where whether we are trying to come up with an innovative way to promote our company's product Figure out how to better coach our kids soccer team or is in my work? Help kids see the light at the end of the tunnel Although it may appear paradoxical Celebrating what's good also allows us to harness the energy we need to fix what's wrong with the world Or at least our corners of it Celebrating what's good with the world does not mean pretending there aren't things that are wrong Without a doubt many situations desperately need improvement However, we are more prepared to tackle these tasks when we can also keep in mind the many things that are good with the world When we recognize the good We're implicitly acknowledging that solutions exist for many of the challenges before us However, making a conscious effort to celebrate what's good can help all of us become more effective at whatever it is We're doing with our lives as employees and managers as friends and family members and as members of our communities We can enjoy professional and personal lives that are more passionate creative and rewarding Even when other support us life itself throws us challenges time and money are often in short supply We may have to contend with health problems Friends and colleagues may disagree with our plans However, when we wholeheartedly commit to a goal We can ultimately find it We find it not because some higher being has magically reorganized the world to fit our wishes But because we're more likely to strive for the results we desire Even in the face of naysayers and obstacles So my friends whether you are going to make resolutions or not for twenty six seventeen Remember focus on what's good not what's wrong And I promise you a contentment that is a lot better than worrying about things you cannot change For me, I have a lot to look forward to I have a grand a new granddaughter isabella Thanks to ashley my daughter-in-law who I am sure will allow me to spoil her I want to continue to fight my cancer I want to play tennis thinking I am 40 and golf like I could be just like rory mackleroy one day I want to continue my work at make him smile and help all of our foster kids and kids hurt too I want to continue to lecture at schools and universities on the holocaust and mentor as many young Entrepreneurs who need help in their careers My consulting business continues to feed our family and thank heaven. We are all healthy For you, I hope you decide to do whatever suits you for 2017 Whether it's taking it easy or living outside of your comfort zone If you can try something new get some new friends try a new activity. It's really exhilarating It's exciting and it will keep you smiling I think next year we're going to start 2017 with an episode called I love you just the way you are. I hope you look forward to it I wish you all a happy and peaceful new year Filled with the confidence that you could do anything you want as long as you will do whatever it takes to make it happen My name is Seymour Kazimersky. We are watching a commentary of Seymour's world You can find all my commentaries and Seymour's world episodes on the think tech hawaii website I welcome your comments by email text or phone. Thank you again for a wonderful 2016 Aloha