At lunch today I saw a greatly inspiring image – that of a lone runner getting his daily jog in while it was utterly pouring down rain. Here in the south, when it rains it makes us feel melancholy. We cancel plans for voyaging out in the rain. That’s why this runner’s simple act is so inspiring.
Just as there is a dismal economic environment going on, we have to accept the environment but we do not have to settle for allowing it to affect our normal plans, strategies and activities. Businesses who may be in an industry affected by the downturn should not be “brought down” by it. They should instead see this as an opportunity to be one of the only ones out there on the road “running”.
People will take notice and they will remember. Those with the courage to lead us through these tough times will take a small notion of courage and turn it into a larger, more enveloping movement. Anyway, just thought I’d share the sentiment.
