Looking for Opportunity in a Challenged Economy

by Action Coach Dave Beam

Just like the seasons of the year, the economy cycles. It appears that we are headed for a heavy economic winter season. Winter is not bad. It just requires preparation and an appropriate response to make it good. In fact, if you are a child, you look forward to the fun that comes with the change of season. A fundamental principle for facing any challenge is to understand that circumstances are neither good nor bad. It is your response to circumstance that turns that circumstance into a fun adventure or a devastating disappointment. It is essential, especially in challenging times, to be ready to create, change, and innovate. People who are filled with fear, worry, and distress are not in a creative frame of mind. Remember that spring will eventually come, and how you respond in winter will prepare you to plant in the spring.