Times a Changing….
Wow… less than two weeks, so much has changed.
Actually it was less than 10 days ago it was not even a conversation topic.
I remember, as I was visiting with some people that had just flown in to ski and stay in our amazing tourist town.
Our conversation was about the weather, the ski conditions, a few other trivial topics.
But nothing about Corona Virus.
Today.. all that has changed.
It is all that anyone seems to talk about.
Wash hands!
Don’t touch your Face!
Social Distancing!
And what will actually happen with this Pandemic.
That, well, nobody knows.
But after… well that you can take a few rational guesses and probably get pretty close.
The world will get back to normal.
The markets will bounce back faster than anyone ever thought (yes it is a buying opportunity…)
But there will be changes… in your local market, and in the corporate market.
Entrepreneurs and employees will both get hit hard I believe.
Already I am hearing lots of layoffs in the tourism industry here in our ‘Paradise’ town in the mountains.
And I am also hearing about some rough times and shutting down of small business.
And many contractors and freelancers are losing work as well.
But on the other side of all this… what can you do now to put yourself in a position to have success when this all plays out.
First of all, keep a POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
People will remember that!
Second, use this opportunity to learn.
Observe and learn what is going on around you.
Take some online courses to improve your own skill set.
Do some reading of some self-help or other classical literature that will allow you a wider breadth of understanding during times like these.
Third, reach out.
Reach out on social media in a positive way.
Reach out in a professional capacity, but to share your knowledge or ways you can help.
Reach out with your business connections and let them know that you are open for business, but in a fair and respectful way.
Fourth, use this as a personal time to review your life.
Look at those changes you have always wanted to make in your life.
Maybe it’s time to simplify things, to downsize, to refocus your priorities.
Start or re-start those hobbies and crafts that have been gaining dust in the closet.
Reconnect online with far away friends.
Make some positive changes in your life and become a beacon for others.
Cuz….
Times a Changing!