Biz whiz Josh Linkner, the 42-year-old founder of ePrize in Pleasant Ridge, adds Morale Coach to his portfolio.
Forbes posted a longer version. "No more sulking," he writes in the newspaper. "It's time to come out of the corner and prove to the doubters that Detroit ranks No. 1 in Mojo Per Capita." Here's more from the local Roeper School graduate's locker room-style message in the Freep:
Many Detroiters have lost their spirit and confidence. That very sense of purpose that makes us who we are. . . .
No matter how low we've fallen -- as individuals or as a community -- we have the opportunity to rise from the ashes. We are the Rocky Balboa of cities, fighting for life and glory. Let the criticism of others fuel your fire, and use the weapons of grit and determination to prove those finger-pointers wrong. . . .
When dealt with a setback, you need to get off the canvas and get moving. No matter how small, a focused plan of action is a powerful antidote to nearly every obstacle. . . .
Change your routines. Start by adding a small dose of positive behavior on a regularly scheduled basis. Your energy and confidence will grow tenfold in a matter of weeks.
Feeling more upbeat yet? Remember, sulking just lowers our Mojo Per Capita.
-- Alan Stamm
