The VAR Guy looks scared today. Sure, he’s optimistic about his own media site and the long-term benefits of IT. But short term, the economy is going from bad to worse. Intel today said it expects Q4 revenue to drop 23% year over year. And something is up over at Lenovo, where trading in company shares were halted today.

Alas, The VAR Guy needs to turn off CNBC. He needs to stop watching short-term stock market drops. He — and the rest of the IT channel — need to focus on business management, building short-term customer confidence, and continuing to march forward for the long haul.

Still, if you want to see today’s IT train wreck unfold minute by minute, keep an eye on Barron’s Tech Trader Daily blog. It’s a fantastic read … if you can stomach all the bad news from:

It’s time for The VAR Guy to go hide in a happier place… An Apple Store, perhaps?

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