"Find a way to blow off steam that doesn’t involve taking it out on your coworkers, family, or friends. You’re going to be stressed and you’re going to be tempted to do nothing but work, work, work to fix the problem. But that way lies madness. Whether it is lifting weights, running, or getting a daily massage, make some time for an activity where you simply can’t dwell on the situation."
This is some awesome advice.
I just yesterday re-discovered a tree felling axe I had purchased in the covid years during the shortages. A chainsaw happened to run dry mid tree and I couldn't leave it able to fall on animals or children. So I turned to it. It was so rewarding, and I was in the middle of some stressful bidding, that I told myself, "You know what? The bidding can wait. I need to act like I'm not desperate, and these invasive trees need to go."
Taking some sharp, heavy objects to hack away at some wood, felling 4 other trees in a controlled manner was just what I needed before going back to my office, knocking it out, and getting the bid.
Is it not always the case that the rollercoaster ride of business is both scary and exciting? Remembering to stay focused on "exciting" helps. Recently, I've found watching some recent and older Elon Musk vids -- back when he was out of money (and business) if the fourth rocket didn't fly (after three failures); or now, when the whole @#*_$% world seems filled with idiots who want to burn down cars over stuff they don't understand and don't like (damned stampeding sheep!) helps me keep looking forward.
Piece of advice I picked up in passing is Elon's focus on: if you're not always working to make your PRODUCT better, then you're (I forget what he called it: not taking good care of your biz?) has motivated me to get off my butt and finally find a consultant to help me redesign a switch plate in my gauge. The current one works, although it takes way too much of my time assembling the components and making the switches. Spending money to upgrade that part during a semi-scary economy seems daunting.
I am choosing to focus forward on an improved gauge part... and ignoring to world I cannot fix, though I DID pick up some Tesla stocks a couple weeks ago {wink} 'cause why not?! Either we'll all pull through or go down in flames! Nothing I can do to affect that except keep proceeding along in my little life.
I’ve read a theory in a forum that the banks know they will huge public backlash if they get bailed out again which is why they apparently have sold their trash financial products to pension funds because the public will surely support to bail out their pensions. Is there something to this or do you think that’s just grasping air?
Great guide. No. 1 is number 1 for a reason. Keeping calm is the cornerstone of your team's survival and success. There are a plethora of opportunities that will allow fear and stress to dictate reactionary decisions, even on a minute-by-minute basis, in a business crisis.
If you're a believer, find the appropriate time to walk away, pause, and seek the Lord in his Word and prayer.
The fear and despair peddling is super strong right now. Thank you so much for the reminder to not follow the emotional spirals in lockstep. Stay calm, stay focused, find solutions. Amen.
"Find a way to blow off steam that doesn’t involve taking it out on your coworkers, family, or friends. You’re going to be stressed and you’re going to be tempted to do nothing but work, work, work to fix the problem. But that way lies madness. Whether it is lifting weights, running, or getting a daily massage, make some time for an activity where you simply can’t dwell on the situation."
This is some awesome advice.
I just yesterday re-discovered a tree felling axe I had purchased in the covid years during the shortages. A chainsaw happened to run dry mid tree and I couldn't leave it able to fall on animals or children. So I turned to it. It was so rewarding, and I was in the middle of some stressful bidding, that I told myself, "You know what? The bidding can wait. I need to act like I'm not desperate, and these invasive trees need to go."
Taking some sharp, heavy objects to hack away at some wood, felling 4 other trees in a controlled manner was just what I needed before going back to my office, knocking it out, and getting the bid.
Is it not always the case that the rollercoaster ride of business is both scary and exciting? Remembering to stay focused on "exciting" helps. Recently, I've found watching some recent and older Elon Musk vids -- back when he was out of money (and business) if the fourth rocket didn't fly (after three failures); or now, when the whole @#*_$% world seems filled with idiots who want to burn down cars over stuff they don't understand and don't like (damned stampeding sheep!) helps me keep looking forward.
Piece of advice I picked up in passing is Elon's focus on: if you're not always working to make your PRODUCT better, then you're (I forget what he called it: not taking good care of your biz?) has motivated me to get off my butt and finally find a consultant to help me redesign a switch plate in my gauge. The current one works, although it takes way too much of my time assembling the components and making the switches. Spending money to upgrade that part during a semi-scary economy seems daunting.
I am choosing to focus forward on an improved gauge part... and ignoring to world I cannot fix, though I DID pick up some Tesla stocks a couple weeks ago {wink} 'cause why not?! Either we'll all pull through or go down in flames! Nothing I can do to affect that except keep proceeding along in my little life.
I’ve read a theory in a forum that the banks know they will huge public backlash if they get bailed out again which is why they apparently have sold their trash financial products to pension funds because the public will surely support to bail out their pensions. Is there something to this or do you think that’s just grasping air?
"So, speaking as one who has successfully navigated ... even a bank failure"
WHAT DID YOU DO, WHITEBULL
Kidding. This might make a great story sometime, presuming it can be told without setting legal firms into motion. :)
Great guide. No. 1 is number 1 for a reason. Keeping calm is the cornerstone of your team's survival and success. There are a plethora of opportunities that will allow fear and stress to dictate reactionary decisions, even on a minute-by-minute basis, in a business crisis.
If you're a believer, find the appropriate time to walk away, pause, and seek the Lord in his Word and prayer.
The fear and despair peddling is super strong right now. Thank you so much for the reminder to not follow the emotional spirals in lockstep. Stay calm, stay focused, find solutions. Amen.