It's been a couple of weeks now but the most recent example of this "craziness" was exemplified with hurricane Isaac. Most people across the U.S. experienced big hikes in gas prices because of this mentality. Prices jumped 12 cents per gallon in one location we passed all in the matter of two hours. Really? Was this necessary?

I made sure watched the news that night so I could see what the "reason" was behind this "sky is falling" activity and everything I heard confirmed that, indeed, it was all hysteria over things that didn't amount to much. Hurricane Isaac never reached anything above a level 1 category yet the hysteria was as if it were a level 4 storm! The refineries had shut down in some areas along the Gulf Coast during the storm and this drove the thought that there might be gas shortages. The interesting thing was that the reports also indicated that this area only provided about 22% of the U.S. gas supply.

Think about it... only 22% and the hysteria at the pump as almost as high as it was back on September 11,2001 when the Twin Towers were hit in a terrorist attack.

My point? DON'T GET CAUGHT UP IN THE HYPE!

News is driven by hype, hysteria, fear and drama!

Now here's the BIG question for you to consider...does this also describe what drives YOUR life?

I hope not! It's easy to get caught up in this type of drama even on a daily basis and that is why is is so important for us to surround ourselves with positive people as much as possible! Yes, I understand that this is not always possible but that is why it is even more important to do so when we can!

The more we can surround ourselves with POSITIVE influences the more it will help "protect" us from the hysteria, drama and fear that comes with this "sky is falling" attitude.

Gas prices? I still hear on an almost daily basis how different "experts" are predicting gas to be at one high price or another. You know what? I've been hearing it for a long time and it has yet to come to be - and I do mean YEARS when I say "for a long time".

It's your choice but, honestly, there are better ways to get in shape rather than constantly JUMPING to conclusions and RUNNING AROUND like a chicken with it's head cut off yelling, "THE SKY IS FALLING!".

Think about it and, as you do, be sure to...

"Make it an AWESOME day! (Who else is going to do it for you?)"

Author's Bio: 

"As long as there is breath there is hope"

This quote that Mike used on his very first podcast on March 2, 2009 is one of the main points that Mike wants to help YOU absorb and believe in and for your own life!

Mike has worked with people for over 30 years, serving as a minister for most of his adult life with most of those years spent in youth ministry - working with teens and pre-teens. He has always had a heart for young people and still thrives on their energy and interaction. In connection with this, Mike has a book that will soon be published entitled, "10 Ways to IMPACT Your Child's Future NOW! (and yours too!)" as well as a CD of children's stories all with positive thinking themes entitled, "Tales of the Pc4 (Positive Crew 4)".

Currently, Mike is also involved in producing a daily podcast (M-F) that is focused on sharing his positive ideas and thoughts as well as hosting his own blog with similar thoughts and ideas. Although there is no way to know where all of his listeners are from, he has had visitors from Australia, Belize, Belgium, Brazil, Canada,Chile, Costa Rica,;Croatia, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France,Fuji, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong,Indonesia, Ireland, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Philippines, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States (over 228 cities), Vanuatu and this list grows weekly.

His listeners have helped Mike achieve a consistent ranking in the top 100 list on iTunes within the first month of his podcast being made public.

Mike's goal is to do all that he can to help remove the negative influences that are so prevalent around us and to provide positive encouragement instead.

Mike is a dynamic, down-to-earth person that is passionate about helping you change your thought mindset from the NEGATIVE to the POSITIVE so that you can live the life for which you were created!

Be sure to visit his website www.FutureYouUniversity.com or www.MichaelSpillman.com to find our more about Mike and to keep up with his podcast and blog!