When times are tough many of us, me included, tend to hunker down or go under a rock until either we get a grip on what’s going on or things get better. Wrong. Get out of the office or home office and be around people. This is the time to network and talk with positive people–and they are definitely out there. Remember the post about a MasterMind Alliance? If you don’t have one, this could be the perfect time to put one together. You don’t have money for a coach? It’s probably a good indication that you need one. I predict bartering will be back big time. What can you offer in return?
Did you notice that there were three important questions in the last paragraph? This is the perfect time to think out of the box, question everything, read widely. Remember the post on Thinkertoys? I am also a new devotee of Harvard Business Review. Many times I look at the cover and think the topic doesn’t have anything to do with me or my business. Each issue has really gottent the wheels turning. What are you reading?
Breathe, Think, Question . . .
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October 24th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Great article,much appreciated.
October 24th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
I agree – we can’t hunker down and networking is key. I do however find myself shying away from my regular crowd. It is very easy to turn to ‘half-empty’ discussions when the focus is on personal details.
I have found the most uplifting discussions with like minded people who don’t really know my details. Does this make sense? Key is like minded people. I have found a good group of professional women through an online community http://www.w2wlink.com.
Site is filled with positive but targeted content and networking groups (circles) are relevant, positive and constructive.
October 29th, 2008 at 9:18 am
I also agree with this article from my experience of going under a rock. With all the havoc exploding in the world today, it can shield a sense of optimism. And now it is about to be winter in my home town, my motivation level will fluctuate. However, I do attend networking events and read success stories for extra inspiration.
November 3rd, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Argina and Robin,
I think websites definitely have their place in connecting us and keeping us informed, but I think that there is nothing like face to face or ear to ear communication to give us sparks of encouragement and creativity.
Thank you for your great comments! Here’s to meeting new and interesting people.