Victoria Grant video on Canadian banking system

Victoria Grant video on Canadian banking system goes viral

By Liam Lahey | Yahoo! Finance Canada – 5 hours ago
It's rather remarkable that a 12-year-old girl has taken it upon herself to lay a verbal beating on the state of Canadian banking but that's exactly what Victoria Grant has done and in a most convincing fashion.

If you haven't seen it yet, the Cambridge, Ont., youth's address at the Public Banking in America conference in Philadelphia last month has become an online hit, with a YouTube video posted by her father. The video has already generated close to 75,000 hits.

In short, the young lass calls into question the state of the Canadian banking industry, "Have you ever wondered why the bankers from the largest private banks are becoming wealthier and the rest of us are not," she asks.

She doesn't hold back as she champions a greater role for theBank of Canada while openly criticizing the federal government for being in leagues with Canada's private banks to keep us all in debt. Frankly, she makes a compelling case for significant change.

"The banks and the government have colluded to financially enslave the people of Canada," she charges before encouraging anyone listening to "engage your government to stop this criminal act against the people of Canada."

On one hand, it'll be interesting to see if in about 15 years or more Victoria ends up graduating from a university and moving on to work for one of the financial institutions she takes to task. On the other, you could argue the young lady represents a critical hope for the future. No doubt some would dearly love to see this girl take a run at holding the keys to the Prime Minister's Office one day.

Are the words indeed her own? That's the great unknown. Regardless, she raises important questions that most adults don't stop to consider and now perhaps we will.

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Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 30

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Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 30

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Stop being ungrateful. – No matter how good or bad you have it, wake up each day thankful for your life.  Someone somewhere else is desperately fighting for theirs.  Instead of thinking about what you’re missing, try thinking about what you have that everyone else is missing.

Start noticing how wealthy you are right now. – Henry David Thoreau once said, “Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.”  Even when times are tough, it’s always important to keep things in perspective.  You didn’t go to sleep hungry last night.  You didn’t go to sleep outside.  You had a choice of what clothes to wear this morning.  You hardly broke a sweat today.  You didn’t spend a minute in fear.  You have access to clean drinking water.  You have access to medical care.  You have access to the Internet.  You can read.  Some might say you are incredibly wealthy, so remember to be grateful for all the things you do have.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?

91. What’s something simple that makes you smile?
92. So far, what has been the primary focus of your life?
93. How do you know when it’s time to move on?
94. What’s something you wish you could do one more time?
95. When you’re 90-years-old, what will matter to you the most?
96. What would you regret not fully doing, being, or having in your life?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 29

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 29

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Stop worrying so much. – Worry will not strip tomorrow of its burdens, it will strip today of its joy.  One way to check if something is worth mulling over is to ask yourself this question: “Will this matter in one year’s time?  Three years?  Five years?”  If not, then it’s not worth worrying about.

Start focusing on the possibility of positive outcomes. – The mind must believe it CAN do something before it is capable of actually doing it.  The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful.  Listen to your self-talk and replace negative thoughts with positive ones.  Regardless of how a situation seems, focus on what you DO WANT to happen, and then take the next positive step forward.  No, you can’t control everything that happens to you, but you can control how you react to things.  Everyone’s life has positive and negative aspects – whether or not you’re happy and successful in the long run depends greatly on which aspects you focus on.  Read The How of Happiness.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?

87. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
88. What’s something that used to scare you, but no longer does?
89. What promise to yourself do you still need to fulfill?
90. What do you appreciate most about your current situation?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 28

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 27

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Stop worrying so much. – Worry will not strip tomorrow of its burdens, it will strip today of its joy.  One way to check if something is worth mulling over is to ask yourself this question: “Will this matter in one year’s time?  Three years?  Five years?”  If not, then it’s not worth worrying about.

Start concentrating on the things you can control. – You can’t change everything, but you can always change something.  Wasting your time, talent and emotional energy on things that are beyond your control is a recipe for frustration, misery and stagnation.  Invest your energy in the things you can control, and act on them now.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?

83. What’s something about you that has never changed?
84. What will be different about your life in exactly one year?
85. What mistakes do you make over and over again?
86. What do you have a hard time saying “no” to?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 27

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 27

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Stop trying to be everything to everyone. – Doing so is impossible, and trying will only burn you out.  But making one person smile CAN change the world.  Maybe not the whole world, but their world.  So narrow your focus.

Start actively nurturing your most important relationships. – Bring real, honest joy into your life and the lives of those you love by simply telling them how much they mean to you on a regular basis.  You can’t be everything to everyone, but you can be everything to a few people.  Decide who these people are in your life and treat them like royalty.  Remember, you don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?



79. What or who do you wish you lived closer to?
80. If you had the opportunity to get a message across to a large group of people, what would your message be?
81. What’s something you know you can count on?
82. What makes you feel comfortable?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 26

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 26

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Stop blaming others for your troubles. – The extent to which you can achieve your dreams depends on the extent to which you take responsibility for your life.  When you blame others for what you’re going through, you deny responsibility – you give others power over that part of your life.

Start taking full accountability for your own life. – Own your choices and mistakes, and be willing to take the necessary steps to improve upon them.  Either you take accountability for your life or someone else will.  And when they do, you’ll become a slave to their ideas and dreams instead of a pioneer of your own.  You are the only one who can directly control the outcome of your life.  And no, it won’t always be easy.  Every person has a stack of obstacles in front of them.  But you must take accountability for your situation and overcome these obstacles.  Choosing not to is choosing a lifetime of mere existence. 

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


76. Which is worse, failing or never trying?
77. What makes you feel incomplete?
78. When did you experience a major turning point in your life?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 25

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 25

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Stop acting like everything is fine if it isn’t. – It’s okay to fall apart for a little while.  You don’t always have to pretend to be strong, and there is no need to constantly prove that everything is going well.  You shouldn’t be concerned with what other people are thinking either – cry if you need to – it’s healthy to shed your tears.  The sooner you do, the sooner you will be able to smile again.

Start being more open about how you feel. – If you’re hurting, give yourself the necessary space and time to hurt, but be open about it.  Talk to those closest to you.  Tell them the truth about how you feel.  Let them listen.  The simple act of getting things off your chest and into the open is your first step toward feeling good again.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


73. What’s the difference between being alive and truly living?
74. What’s something you would do every day if you could?
75. At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 24

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 24

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Stop following the path of least resistance. – Life is not easy, especially when you plan on achieving something worthwhile.  Don’t take the easy way out.  Do something extraordinary.

Start working toward your goals every single day. – Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.  Whatever it is you dream about, start taking small, logical steps every day to make it happen.  Get out there and DO something!  The harder you work the luckier you will become.  While many of us decide at some point during the course of our lives that we want to answer our calling, only an astute few of us actually work on it.  By ‘working on it,’ I mean consistently devoting oneself to the end result.  Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


70. What are three things you can’t get enough of?
71. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
72.What fascinates you?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 23

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 23

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Stop trying to make things perfect. – The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists, it rewards people who get things done.  Read Getting Things Done.

Start accepting things when they are less than perfect. – Remember, ‘perfect’ is the enemy of ‘good.’  One of the biggest challenges for people who want to improve themselves and improve the world is learning to accept things as they are.  Sometimes it’s better to accept and appreciate the world as it is, and people as they are, rather than to trying to make everything and everyone conform to an impossible ideal.  No, you shouldn’t accept a life of mediocrity, but learn to love and value things when they are less than perfect.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


67. What’s something you should always be careful with?
68. What should always be taken seriously?
69. What should never be taken seriously?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 22

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 22

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Stop overlooking the beauty of small moments. – Enjoy the little things, because one day you may look back and discover they were the big things.  The best portion of your life will be the small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you.

Start noticing the beauty of small moments. – Instead of waiting for the big things to happen – marriage, kids, big promotion, winning the lottery – find happiness in the small things that happen every day.  Little things like having a quiet cup of coffee in the early morning, or the delicious taste and smell of a homemade meal, or the pleasure of sharing something you enjoy with someone else, or holding hands with your partner.  Noticing these small pleasures on a daily basis makes a big difference in the quality of your life.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?



64. What are you naturally good at?
65. What have you been counting or keeping track of recently?
66. What has the little voice inside your head been saying lately?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 21

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 21

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Stop doing the same things over and over without taking a break. – The time to take a deep breath is when you don’t have time for it.  If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting.  Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly.

Start being attentive to your stress level and take short breaks.– Slow down.  Breath.  Give yourself permission to pause, regroup and move forward with clarity and purpose.  When you’re at your busiest, a brief recess can rejuvenate your mind and increase your productivity.  These short breaks will help you regain your sanity and reflect on your recent actions so you can be sure they’re in line with your goals.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


61. What’s something you disliked when you were younger that you truly enjoy today?
62. What are you glad you quit?
63. What do you need to spend more time doing?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 20

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 20

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Stop wasting time explaining yourself to others. – Your friends don’t need it and your enemies won’t believe it anyway.  Just do what you know in your heart is right.

Start listening to your own inner voice. – If it helps, discuss your ideas with those closest to you, but give yourself enough room to follow your own intuition.  Be true to yourself.  Say what you need to say.  Do what you know in your heart is right.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


58. What’s the biggest lie you once believed was true?
59. What’s something bad that happened to you that made you stronger?
60. What’s something nobody could ever steal from you?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 19

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 19

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Stop letting others bring you down to their level. – Refuse to lower your standards to accommodate those who refuse to raise theirs.

Start helping those around you. – Care about people.  Guide them if you know a better way.  The more you help others, the more they will want to help you.  Love and kindness begets love and kindness.  And so on and so forth.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?



55. What do you wish did not exist in your life?
56. What should you avoid to improve your life?
57. What is something you would hate to go without for a day?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 18

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 18

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Stop holding grudges. – Don’t live your life with hate in your heart.  You will end up hurting yourself more than the people you hate.  Forgiveness is not saying, “What you did to me is okay.”  It is saying, “I’m not going to let what you did to me ruin my happiness forever.”  Forgiveness is the answer… let go, find peace, liberate yourself!  And remember, forgiveness is not just for other people, it’s for you too.  If you must, forgive yourself, move on and try to do better next time.

Start forgiving yourself and others. – We’ve all been hurt by our own decisions and by others.  And while the pain of these experiences is normal, sometimes it lingers for too long.  We relive the pain over and over and have a hard time letting go.  Forgiveness is the remedy.  It doesn’t mean you’re erasing the past, or forgetting what happened.  It means you’re letting go of the resentment and pain, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?



52. If you had to move 3000 miles away, what would you miss most?
53. What would make you smile right now?
54. What do you do when nothing else seems to make you happy?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 17

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 17

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Stop complaining and feeling sorry for yourself. – Life’s curveballs are thrown for a reason – to shift your path in a direction that is meant for you.  You may not see or understand everything the moment it happens, and it may be tough.  But reflect back on those negative curveballs thrown at you in the past.  You’ll often see that eventually they led you to a better place, person, state of mind, or situation.  So smile!  Let everyone know that today you are a lot stronger than you were yesterday, and you will be.

Start looking for the silver lining in tough situations. – When things are hard, and you feel down, take a few deep breaths and look for the silver lining – the small glimmers of hope.  Remind yourself that you can and will grow stronger from these hard times.  And remain conscious of your blessings and victories – all the things in your life that are right.  Focus on what you have, not on what you haven’t.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?



49. would you allow that person to be your friend?
50. When you think of ‘home,’ what, specifically, do you think of?
51. What’s the most valuable thing you own?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 16

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 16

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Stop being jealous of others. – Jealousy is the art of counting someone else’s blessings instead of your own.  Ask yourself this:  “What’s something I have that everyone wants?”

Start cheering for other people’s victories. – Start noticing what you like about others and tell them.  Having an appreciation for how amazing the people around you are leads to good places – productive, fulfilling, peaceful places.  So be happy for those who are making progress.  Cheer for their victories.  Be thankful for their blessings, openly.  What goes around comes around, and sooner or later the people you’re cheering for will start cheering for you.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


46. What’s something that’s harder for you than it is for most people?
47. What are the top three qualities you look for in a friend?
48. If you had a friend who spoke to you in the same way that you sometimes speak to yourself, how long?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 15

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 15

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Stop trying to compete against everyone else. – Don’t worry about what others doing better than you.  Concentrate on beating your own records every day.  Success is a battle between YOU and YOURSELF only.

Start competing against an earlier version of yourself. – Be inspired by others, appreciate others, learn from others, but know that competing against them is a waste of time.  You are in competition with one person and one person only – yourself.  You are competing to be the best you can be.  Aim to break your own personal records.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


43. What’s a common misconception people have about you?
44. What’s something a lot of people do that you disagree with?
45. What’s a belief you hold with which many people disagree?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 14

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 14

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Stop rejecting new relationships just because old ones didn’t work. – In life you’ll realize that there is a purpose for everyone you meet.  Some will test you, some will use you and some will teach you.  But most importantly, some will bring out the best in you.

Start giving new people you meet a chance. – It sounds harsh, but you cannot keep every friend you’ve ever made.  People and priorities change.  As some relationships fade others will grow.  Appreciate the possibility of new relationships as you naturally let go of old ones that no longer work.  Trust your judgment.  Embrace new relationships, knowing that you are entering into unfamiliar territory.  Be ready to learn, be ready for a challenge, and be ready to meet someone that might just change your life forever.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?



40. What never fails to frustrate you?
41. What are you known for by your friends and family?
42. What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 13

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 13

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Stop getting involved in relationships for the wrong reasons. – Relationships must be chosen wisely.  It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.  There’s no need to rush.  If something is meant to be, it will happen – in the right time, with the right person, and for the best reason. Fall in love when you’re ready, not when you’re lonely.

Start entering new relationships for the right reasons. – Enter new relationships with dependable, honest people who reflect the person you are and the person you want to be.  Choose friends you are proud to know, people you admire, who show you love and respect – people who reciprocate your kindness and commitment.  And pay attention to what people do, because a person’s actions are much more important than their words or how others represent them.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?


37. What recently reminded you of how fast time flies?
38. What is the biggest challenge you face right now?
39. In one word, how would you describe your personality?

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 12

Need a change? Life got you wondering. Here are some pointers... Day 12

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Stop thinking you’re not ready. – Nobody ever feels 100% ready when an opportunity arises.  Because most great opportunities in life force us to grow beyond our comfort zones, which means we won’t feel totally comfortable at first.

Start believing that you’re ready for the next step. – You are ready!  Think about it.  You have everything you need right now to take the next small, realistic step forward.  So embrace the opportunities that come your way, and accept the challenges – they’re gifts that will help you to grow.

Some questions for you to answer:
In one sentence, who are you?



34. What worries you most about the future?
35. When you look into the past, what do you miss most?
36. What’s something from the past that you don’t miss at all?