Valid concerns require sound decision-making.
Decision-making becomes hard without wasting time.
Of course, not doing anything will save time in the short term, which is fine if it’s a well-considered strategy. Beware, however, that putting off valid concerns can lead to lousy mind traffic, which can be avoided.
The good old days and ‘normal’ operations are over as the bad news keeps coming, as it will for the next few months. You could be worried about your family, health, financial security, or even the survival of your business.
You will spend much of your time trying to see through the ‘fog’, particularly if you are still recovering from the drought, floods, or fires, which understandably take up considerable time and other resources.
They are all valid concerns and could become much worse than many seem to think. I also know it doesn’t matter how bad things get; there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. However, only when you devote the time to reassessing your situation and improving your future outlook can you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Later is too late if you’re trying to catch a better future or a train.
You might be a good team, but decision-making is complex without a catalyst. Allocate quality time to address your valid concerns. You will want to be able to take advantage of the new opportunities that will inevitably be presented and could pass you by.
We don’t know how long it will take or what all the changing circumstances will mean. However, we all must prepare for the growth spurt that will inevitably come as the COVID-19 virus or other adversity is under control.
In solving your valid concerns, you only have two main options.
- Lock the doors, continue to wish and hope, and try to wait things out.
- Start expanding your knowledge and spending more time working on your plans for the future.
We all know planning is not an exact science. And the best-laid plans can be twisted out of control by external circumstances if they are too rigid. Your best bet is to find a planning process that works for you. Then, be prepared to make adjustments as time goes by.
Create a Journal to capture good ideas and work on future opportunities while your movements are restricted. Without one, good intentions will not receive time to develop at best and will be lost at worst.
Quotable Quotes.
“The most important entrepreneurial attributes in trying times are a mindset of vision, resilience and focus”. Peter Sergeant