Listen to what a few of the great sages had to say about tough times. And then resolve to make today’s challenging economic environment work for you:
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. (Henry Ford)
Tip: Look for ways to re-engineer yourself and your business environment so that you can “take off” with maximum efficiency.
There is no education like adversity. (Benjamin Disraeli)
Tip: Learn something from every situation, easy and harsh.
Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant. (Horace)
Tip: Bring unused skills and talents of the people around you to bear on whatever problems face you.
Adversity precedes growth. (Rosemarie Rossetti)
Tip: Remember that many of the world’s great accomplishments arise out of challenging circumstances. You can sow the seeds of your future success right now.