Focus

It is easy in an economic downturn to allow your focus to be on the wrong things. But remember that opportunity presents itself even in stormy economic times. Somehow it goes against conventional wisdom that success can be experienced in times of recession. When the Stock Markets are on a downward spiral and many are bailing out, it is often the best time to buy.

I find myself shunning those who bring tidings of negativism. Charles H Duell with the U. S. Patent office said, "Everything that can be invented has been invented” in 1899. And we know from observation, Mr. Duell was proven wrong. We as business entrepreneurs must focus on the opportunities and not the obstacles. There are opportunities to be found in the obstacles. There is an old Bible verse that relates: “He that observes the wind shall not sow; he that regards the clouds shall not reap.” Ecclesiastes 11:4

I am not advocating to wear rose colored glasses, but that we maintain the focus on our goals through good times and bad. If we persevere, the refrain from our lips will be the words of Johnny Nash :

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.