August 16, 2016 • Page 18 shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com Americans Upbeat on Making Progress in their Lives by Toluna, the online insights platform, also believe that the road to progress passes through the lessons you learn from setbacks. (StatePoint) If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s the spirit Americans are embracing in pursuit of their own progress, as they cheer on Team USA athletes seeking success during the Olympic Games. A new survey for Citi’s #StandForProgress campaign shows nine in 10 Americans are optimistic about making progress in their lives in the next year. Just as many Americans agree that progress comes from within (93 percent) and that it’s the small steps every day that lead to success (94 percent). More than half of the Americans surveyed close to them are making more progress than they are. Some 75 percent of men said they were doing better than their spouse or partner and friends, against 62 percent of women. wanted to make progress over the next year, Americans listed better health (59 percent), more money (47 percent) and better family relationships (44 percent). And while many Americans say the economy needs to improve before they can make real progress, or that they don’t know how to go about it, other respondents say that tracking progress, planning and organizing and celebrating the milestones all contribute to success. More than half of Americans agree that progress is hard to achieve alone. “You can spend your life either focused on your limitations or work hard to overcome them and reach your full potential,” said Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a two-time Paralympic Gold Medalist who will be competing at the Games for the fourth time. GarciaTolson, who is participating in the Citi campaign, added: “I’m inspired by encouraging others to take on a challenge. I love to prove people wrong.” The campaign invites Americans to use #StandForProgress to share the small or big steps they want to take this year or recognize others who support and inspire their efforts – from finding a new job to saving for a vacation, buying a home or starting a business. While everyone has their own idea of what success and progress look like, you can get inspired by those around you -- from world class athletes to the people in your life. Men and women, meanwhile, see progress differently. Nearly eight in 10 men (78 percent) say they are satisfied with their progress in life, against fewer than seven in 10 women (67 percent). Women are also more likely than men to say that people Better Health, More Money Asked to identify the three areas where they most Keep the numbers of these locally owned businesses on hand for all your service and shopping needs. imagine... A T u With Can Assist Yo e Needs We uranc ALL Your Ins SHUTTERS SIDING Ryan Loecker 1201 West 2nd St. 2 402-388-477 Crofton, NE 5-3378 1-800-53 WINDOWS uth Dakota raska and So Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted PO Box 857, 1501 Wek Rd. Yankton, SD 57078 800-359-4084 • Fax: 605-665-0162 DOORS w w w .w in do w eb Licensed in N Premium Best Transport GUTTERS OTAL TRAN C A LL T Y LE R LE Free In-Home IN B A U G H Estimates 7 12-276-55 1303 Zenith Dr w or ld si ou xl Family Memorials by Gibson AMBER LARSO N 325 DOUGLAS AV ENUE, YANKTON, SD 57078 OFFICE (605) 66 4-0980 • 1-800658-2294 Cell (605) 610-69 92 • www.gibso nmonuments.com ive - Sioux Ci an d. co m 88 ty, IA 51103 24/7 Emergency Service Contact Ang Byykkonen (605)665-5884 ang@yankton.net UMENT CO. N AUTO UNLOCK Start thinking outside the box. Together we can make an impact for your business. YANKTON MON SFORMATIO Fast Low Rates 1915 Broadway Yankton, SD 605-689-CRAP (2727) & RECEIVE TION THIS AD $1000 OFF R’s Auto Repair J MEN miles West Hartington 4 Located: From 2 miles South d on Hwy 84 an ve. 88005 559 A 68739 Hartington, NE 5 402-254-923 ith All Serving You W pair Needs! Your Auto Re ates In Lowest Labor R The Area! To advertise in our next specialty business directory, call the Missouri Valley Shopper at 605-665-5884. MV Shopper CLASSIFIEDS M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y IN PRINT & ONLINE To place your ad call... 605.665.5884