To the New World
People tout the value of a positive attitude during economic struggles, be it this recession or any other. A sunny disposition has value, to be sure, but there is certainly more to financial success than a smile and glass-half-full mind-set.
Take, for example, Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World. Undoubtedly, he benefited from a “This might be hard, but we’ll make history and get rich” attitude and not a defeatist “I don’t know, the ocean is pretty big and dangerous, and maybe the world isn’t round after all” mentality. But, optimism aside, what actually got Columbus to the Americas was likely his ability to secure funding, stock and crew a ship, and plan a long voyage.
The situation facing most businesses right now isn’t much different. Everyone is afloat, so to speak, embarking on a dangerous and complex journey that at times seems impossible, because between recession and fiscal stability is a huge chasm of uncharted water. To reach the salvation of the New World, you would be wise to channel your inner Columbus and not only have the good grace to view the journey as an opportunity, but also to plan the trip to the absolute best of your ability.
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