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Being Resilient in Uncertain Times
Severe weather, federal and state funding cuts, tariffs, economic uncertainty, executive orders, paradigm shifts, new rules, stock market falls, and the list goes on. What are we going to do?
Be resilient. But how?
First of all, don’t panic, remember who we are and what our goals are. Don’t lose sight of the end game just because the landscape changes.
Adopt a growth mindset. Times of change are an opportunity for growth, personally, in business, and yes even with resilient infrastructure.
Embrace the ability to adapt. We must figure out how to adapt to the changing environment whether it is economic, legal, or social change and still achieve our goals. Those who can adapt are at an advantage. They can learn to innovate, be creative, and take advantage of new opportunities as they arise.
Focus on relationships. Relationships drive politics, business, and day-to-day life. We are humans, social animals. We need relationships. We can learn from each other. Communities can learn from each other too. How did you fund that project? Who did you work with to build that? How did you deal with the new rules? All this can be learned from those who have been there before.
Stay positive. Positivity is a building block of effort. With focused effort comes progress. With progress comes momentum. And with momentum comes victory. So, stay positive and keep moving forward. Don’t stop.
We have seen much of this before. Things are always changing. Don’t panic, remember the end game, adopt a growth mindset, adapt, innovate, focus on relationships, and stay positive. Be resilient.
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