It’s almost August, I mean you may not even start reading this until August so if that is the case I apologize. I bring up the month because I came across some notes I was writing back in May. Man, how things change so fast. Think back to April and May and how hectic things were for your company. I know they were for mine. The notes I wrote down went something like this: May 2018 – My focus is survival right now, all new people, new managers, downsized and it’s all happening at once..Help!! (well I didn’t write the help part but it’s how I felt!) – Very stressed, I feel like I’m on a rollercoaster, constantly up and down. – All new people, new field employees, new staff. Need to maintain and get through spring. – Some customers are not happy, need to fix this fast! And on…

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I’m reading a really good book called The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. What I really like about the book is how it relates to business and what is happening in my rebuilding process. So many of us, myself included, look at obstacles as roadblocks to success. But the premise of the book is to look at the obstacle as a way to get better, stronger, smarter and ultimately win in life and business. We all have obstacles in business and life. It is our perception and how we react to them that makes the difference. We can certainly freak out or we can try to find solutions, to get around our obstacles, to use them to our advantage, to help us learn a new way or see things from a different point of view. Lets face it running a business is full of obstacles every day. YOU face them…

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It’s a new year. Already February. Time to dig in! Already February? How did that happen? What have you done so far to move things forward? I hope you have done something or a lot of somethings. C’mon already, dig in and make it happen. A good friend of mine just passed away. It hit hard. We only have so much time and then it’s gone. Puts things in perspective. Makes you think. What’s important? My hope is that I can make a difference. Through my company, in my personal life, with my writing and speaking and working with other company owners. A positive impact. That’s important….to me What’s important to you? Time to dig in, get it done and take no prisoners. It’s already February. What are you waiting for? Thanks for reading.

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