Dreams and BlackBerry’s Demise is dedicated to the 4,500 people who are likely to be made redundant from BlackBerry due to the company’s continued demise. This blog post is also dedicated to all those people who are facing the consequences and economic ramifications associated with the possibility of the shutting down the government of United States of America if their politicians are unable to reach an agreement to avoid such a catastrophe.

1. Dreams and BlackBerry’s Demise
Hello friends, I trust that you had a wonderful day on Monday and that you enjoyed the pleasure of
smiling and helping others.
Today I would like to share my thoughts on why you should never give up on your dreams. I am
dedicating my blog to the4,500 people who are likely to be made redundant from BlackBerry due to the
company’s continued demise. This blog post is also dedicated to all those people who are facing the
consequences and economic ramifications associated with the possibility of the shutting down the
government of United States of America if their politicians are unable to reach an agreement to avoid
such a catastrophe. To the 4,500 employees of BlackBerry and all of my readers facing unemployment I
would like to encourage you never to give up on your dreams. Uncertain economic times and
unemployment is one of the challenges of life or the adversities of life.
Eleanor Roosevelt said “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Despite
the possibilities of unemployment you have to believe in your dreams. You have to believe there is a star
shining for you ahead. You have to believe other employment opportunities will open up for you. You
have to believe in second chances.
How many of you remember the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010? Do you remember JoannieRochette,
Canadian figure skater whose mother died two days before the beginning of ladies' figure skating
competition at the winter Olympics in Vancouver? JoannieRochete chose to remain in the competition
and skate in her mother's honour. She won a bronze medal. Despite the challenges related to the
sudden death of her mother Joannie never gave up her dreams. Like Joannie you should not give up
your dreams because of Blackberry’s demise and the risk of unemployment.
Despite the news on Monday of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.’s preliminary offer to buy BlackBerry Ltd.
for $4.7-billion brush your resumes off and continue looking for other employment opportunities. You
should note that there are a lot of uncertainties with the news on Fairfax. Fairfax has six weeks to
complete its due diligence before firming up its offer as well as it must also win the hearts and minds of
potential equity partners. To staff of BlackBerry please do not let BlackBerry’s demise make you let go
off your dreams. Never let go! You can still be what you want to be. I have often heard Rick Warren, the
author of the Purpose Driven Life, said “We become whatever we are committed to. Our commitments
can develop us or they can destroy us, but either way, they will define you.”
In my life I have face many setbacks such as unemployment and financial losses but I have never lost
sight of my dream. During such periods I am sometimes filled with doubts and asked myself the question
"Should I Give Up My Dream?"However, I use my strong will power and fierce determination to
overwhelm my doubts. I refuse to allow setbacks get in the way of my dreams. Faced with BlackBerry’s
demise you may be asking yourself the same question but please use your will power and determination
to cast doubt away.
Today I am sharing a picture of my wife in Ottawa earlier this month celebrating the start of our son’s
first year at the University of Ottawa. This is classic sign of the joy of persistently and consistently

2. pursuing a dream. For the employees of BalckyBerryone day I want to see your happy dance. Please do
not give up your dreams because of BlackBerry’s demise!
Mark McKenzie is a leading Subject Matter Expert in financial services regulation and supervision as well
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