Change is inevitable.. YOU can choose what you do about it!

I have reached the age that makes it hard not to realise that Life is changing.  When I look in the mirror and I can’t help noticing that I no longer have a head of dark, thick hair.  I also noticed that I am no longer as svelte as once I was.  It was one holiday photo that showed me that I had developed  a stomach which might not be unusual but as someone who has always been slim and never had a weight issue was a bit of a shock.  These things creep up on you and  you don’t realise that all these small changes add up.

People, like businesses, mature and and need to adjust to their new situation, state and environment.  As someone who has always (up-until-now!) been able to eat whatever he likes without any issue, it has been a shock to have to think about calories and exercise.  However, that was my choice;  I have put myself on a new calorie aware regimen, and introduced much more regular, rigorous exercise.  My day has a different rhythm now and I have to recognise that I like it way too.  The thing is, that Change is happening to me whether I like it or not, and my only choice is, do I let it happen all over me and accept that each day I will be a little less fit and healthy, and more rotund or do something about that.  Is this the best I will ever feel and every day from here on in I will slowly deteriorate, or do I want to continue to enjoy my life and my health, and ensure that I stay (almost) forever young?

Your business maybe in a similar position.  The routines and procedures you have used for years may no longer be the best for you, or what your customers really want.  Your staff may need to move around to bring fresh eyes to old challenges.  You need to listen to new starters to see what they see.  Businesses, unlike people, can refresh themselves and make themselves over, just look at Apple.  Microsoft are currently in the midst of this process. 

Is it time for you to look in the mirror too?

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