How short sighted are you - 2011 Resolutions

Well these aren't resolutions in the normal sense. Been there, done that, abandoned them before. Rather 3 tips I've decided to get me through the year:

Many of you (and some of me) will stay in a job, business or relationship that's not working and destined to fail because you find it difficult to give up what you've worked so hard at, you find it difficult to give up the routine, you find it difficult to be the one to do the necessary deed, and you have faith that it's going to get better. You are secure with the devil you know.  All in all you are still in it for the wrong reasons. 

Let me add some Perspective for you. I know at least 2 men who after 20 years of marriage and 6 children, successfully divorced their wives. And you can't let go of that girl or boy who you're dating?! FOH. Drop the dead weight and take a step first to sadness but ultimately towards happiness. My first resolution: Do everything you do best, and if it's not working get out and do something else best. 

Get things done. It's simple. Don't complain about something and leave it be. Either put up or shut up. If you can't beat them join them and if you can't join them get them to join you. Do something dammit. My second resolution then: Act. Get things done. 

Look to the end. Too many people get into things for the immediate benefit, novelty is a big drawcard; the salary that will allow them to pay for their shoe fetish, the partner who makes them laugh, the business that is taking advantage of the cheap tyres from Malaysia, whatever the case. I'm not saying don't do it. I'm saying look further ahead. Look to the future and then some and plan accordingly. Consider the role of perspective and depth in everything and do so before making any decisions. The third resolution: Think, turn around and think again. 

Pretty simple then. Hard to mess these up, difficult to forget. In summary: Consider your actions, act and act best. 

Happy 2012 everyone. Let's make it a year to remember. 

It's Christmas in Zimbabwe

The vast majority of people you can ask will tell you that our economy is in a fragile state. They'll tell you it's bad even. That somethings got to give. 

Bollocks. More than half the registered companies shut down "for Christmas" at least a week before Christmas day to return at least a week later. Don't get me wrong, I'm for holidays and all that but my thoughts are that with our economy in such a bad state every single day of trade and manufacturing count to bring companies to their old values. 

I can't help but smile though because everyday the competition is sleeping gives our companies a better chance at staying ahead, and in other cases, catching up. So merry Christmas. Drink and be merry. I'm off to work! Suckers!