Hi David, first I don't think your channel is a "doom and gloom" channel, you are just telling the truth the way a lot of us see it. Being an American who vacations frequently in Canada I like your perspective on Canada, because when I am there I am relaxed and seldom see anything all that bad. However I do like to remind my fellow Americans that Canada's environmental record makes ours look good, I don't think people realize how hard the resource industry is on your nation's environment.

What do I want? Basically the same things you do. I am getting there, patience is the main advice I can give people. But my advice goes like this:

-Everyday out loud remind yourself of your goals (saying things to yourself outloud over and over, day after day tends to work, some say this is one of the great secrets of success. I agree, I have had results).

-Everyday do something to work towards that goal.

-Everyday do something to work towards that goal (repeated for emphasis).

-Say no to anything that seems like nonsense, this does not mean you can't have fun and be light hearted and enjoy your life while you are working for your goals. Just don't fall into the "keep up with the Jones's" lifestyle. Don't buy a new car, because you think you deserve one, buy a new car when you NEED one.

-Keep physically healthy.

-Put family first, put faith right next to it.

• Healthy, mindful, educated risk is rewarded nearly every time.

-Jim