Quickie Happiness Workshop for Increasing Profits at Times of Seeming Peril: 

Think as much, if not more, about growing your income as you do of trimming your expenses. 

And for extra credit, John, focus on customers more than vendors; smiles more than frowns; possibilities more than risks; options more than commitments; vacations more than overtime; detours more than setbacks; opportunities more than obstacles; and Goldilocks more than the bears. 

End of Workshop - 

   The Universe

John, here's a tip on manifesting your dreams in 2019: 

Write them down on your calendar in advance, as if they've already come true.

And on your way home, John, buy more flowers than normal.