Seashell Lifestyle Magazine Vol.4 | Page 9

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR “A truely exciting time of our generation.” The year is nearly coming to a close and how quickly did it seem to go by that its pangs and toils are not beyond our endurance. As long as we unfolding discoveries, new friendships and experiences that are to be have faith in our own cause and an unconquerable will to win, victory will treasured for a lifetime. This year, during my work and travels, I encoun- not be denied us.” In this time we must stand strong and continue to act tered many situations that made me question what some have labeled a in faith. “According to your faith, be it done unto you.” What we believe time of uncertainty or scarcity. I have seen that while the global eco- as truth often magnetizes to us, providing insurmountable evidence that nomic challenges are real, it has resulted in the growth of many compa- our idea of truth is “the truth” be it good or bad. The world will keep on nies who have taken advantage of new opportunities in foreign markets spinning, superyachts will continue sailing, there is no time to lie around and expanded their business capabilities through joint ventures, mergers in despair, so keep moving! and acquisitions. If there is one thing this economic climate is teaching companies everywhere, it is “flexibility”. In this issue, we continue to celebrate excellence and people who continue to dedicated their time and effort to create things that bring us We live in a time that calls for agility, creativity and adaptation. It is truly pleasure and enjoyment, while realising their dream and pursuit of per- a time of embracing new concepts or at least finding new ways of doing fection. We also congratulate the owners and designer of our last cover the old. We are in an evolutionary period of our generation and like the feature “ADASTRA” on winning the World Superyacht Award 2013 for dinosaurs, many of the old laws of engagement will soon be extinct. This “Most Innovative Design.” As always remember that life is beautiful with is truly an exciting time, a time where we are pushed to discover new many magnificent things to indulge in. Over indulgence is just as sad as paths; technologies and policies that will ensure our survival, unlock new not indulging at all; live life balanced! Have a good read. industries, opportunities, wealth and prosperity for generations to come. While the news continues to paint images of doom and gloom, and more To New Horizons persons begin to buy into the concept of scarcity and impediments, this HFitz hinders the creative force that merely seek during this time to show us a Hanna Gabrielle Fitz new window of opportunity. Let us hold on to the words of Sir Winston Editor-In-Chief Spencer-Churchill who said “Sure I am this day we are masters of our Email: [email protected] fate, that the task which has been set before us is not above our strength; 9