Hunker Down, Or Leap Ahead?
(I just posted this over on DotSign Directives, but it is relevant here because even though our economy is down, MCCers aren't!)
Answer: both. When the going gets tough, the tough get going, but not without some planning and preparation. So called "leaps of faith" are often just that, but rooted in reality and experience. Diego Rodriguez over at metacool presents some interesting commentary on a seemingly superfluous and extreme event and the lessons we can apply in today's world.
Check it out here. Acting on calculated risk does not guarantee success, but without taking a step one can never move forward.
"If it were easy, everybody would be doing it."Attributed to both Ralph Munger, football coach at Rockford High School and Chris Malgeri, head instructor at Martial Arts Unlimited. No, these gentlemen do not know each other.
Then again, if business were easy, would you be in it? Working harder is appropriate in some situations, but working smarter always applies.
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I am all up for working smarter and less harder!!. Yehooooooooooooooo
"Strategic plan"...all the way.Now a working strategy is a very subjective term though- You have to find , what works for you.
If we are conscious and flexible enough to be able to adapt for a change the strategic thoughts * smart working will flow automatically I guess.