For a small business, one great client makes a difference. One big project makes a big difference. One more rock solid deal makes a rock solid difference. If your business’s success only requires that a few things go your way, the economy is irrelevant to you. If you hustle, you will succeed.

The economy affects businesses where a huge volume of customers or a tremendously huge amount of dollars are involved. P&G feels the effects of the poor economy. Apple experiences the effects. And so does General Electric.

But you? The status of the economy is basically irrelevant. Your hustle is what matters.