“There’s a way to do it better – find it”

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a harrowing ordeal for everyone. If you are like me, you might be experiencing a range of emotions, thoughts and behaviors. That’s normal for most days, but these are trying times and if you aren’t careful, it will get the better of you.

I have been thinking about how I want to respond to meet the challenges of the day.

Here are my thoughts:

Focus – the ability to maintain clarity is key.

I had given up on the notion of control some time ago and when I did, my life was for the better. We may only inform our decision making, actions and path.

For me, I am limiting my news intake to 10–15 minutes a day. I’m knowledgeable enough about business, economics, data and science to know that we are in a tough spot with an unpredictable future lying ahead. I don’t need to reinforce this reality. .

I’m doubling down on health by maintaining proper eating habits, transitioning to body weight workouts and increasing meditation on a daily basis.

I am reminding myself, regularly, of my investment in business and self. My purpose remains the same: help clients build and scale their businesses in the cleantech and renewable energy industries. Together, our shared goal is to transform our economy and society for a more progressive future.

I am grateful for the present, and am thankful for the opportunity to work with bright people on big challenges. This was, is and will remain my focus – I’m steadfast in my beliefs.

Build the necessary tools to help better serve your clients, your business and you.

It’s hard to do a job well without the proper tools at your disposal. We all know them, the list is long and the list is many.

If you haven’t completed a business plan or budget, do it. If you need to dial in your companies’ value proposition, get to it. If you need to operationalize the delivery of your products and services, the time is now.

If not now, when?

In due time, this too shall pass. Once it does, you will be too busy to be mindful of these things and an opportunity to address them will have gone by the wayside.

Innovate, and see your way through.

Societies, economies, workspaces and life – they change markedly after periods of massive disruption.

It doesn’t matter whether it may be personal or professional of nature – we have time to be thoughtful, to make changes for a better future.

When the dust clears, will you be present, active and engaged to bring a new method, idea or product to market?

I will – you should as well.

Are you a Founder, CEO or entrepreneur ready to take the next, big step?

I’d like to hear more about your personal journey.