Determined to succeed
FITTING THOUGHT
As that sense of déjà vu comes around again, we think back over the past year and grapple with understanding how another year has passed us by so quickly. We dust off our old notes, clean out our desks, and consider whether we have achieved enough. We do the routine snapshots of where we are personally and in business, but despite the challenges you may have experienced— which no doubt you did— just ticking off another year can be a success in itself— another year that you have conquered and gained essential experience.
We all have differing views on success, but what precedes success is our determination. Willpower is the internal characteristic that defines being average or exceptional. No matter what our situation or challenges are, our drive and determination are what gets us through even the most difficult circumstances— and yes, this year has seen its fair share of changes. Around the world, from technology advancement, a legal robot citizen, artificial intelligence development, politics across the globe, teasers of nuclear war, and extreme weather, through to either drought or extreme flooding, everything plays some significant role in business, whether now or in the future.
A lot has been thrown at us in South Africa, both in business and in the political scene, and although our country’ s politics can be debated for days, we still have to turn over our lives and businesses. The fact is, this is exactly what happens: no matter what, the world keeps turning, irrespective of whether the circumstances are ideal for us or not. The sun rises and sets each day and life carries on.
If we remove all the‘ noise’ we hear constantly, one thing does ring true and that is the saying,‘ adapt or die’. You do not have to be someone with excelling intellect or a scholar to figure this out. Depending on our desire and determination to succeed and how we view situations and opportunities, we either live to fight another day or throw in the towel. The world continues turning— with or without us— and once you have relinquished your spot in defeat, reclaiming it in the ever-increasing competitive world is not easy.
We keep on hearing this, but perhaps it really is time to put some effort into it: let us be the change we want to see in the world— and that starts with even the smallest actions. If we see something is wrong, let us have a voice together and not leave it to a handful( who are no doubt already swamped) to sort out and then complain when nothing changes. Let us change our approach from a‘ wait and see’ one( as many businesses have done this year) to one where we make it happen. Let us make 2018 a year of great achievement for ourselves, our businesses, and South Africa.
I wish you all safety, blessings, and happiness over the festive season and I look forward to another great year of working together with you through Plumbing Africa. PA
Ben
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