Buying in the Neigborhood - Edition Twenty-four (24)

Memorial weekend 2012....I can't express enough the fabulous type of year this has been so far.  This weekend however is about memories of those that have served our country and respect for the service they have given, the lives that have been sacrificed and the loyalty and admiration we should have for the service men and women of our country.  I often encourage living in the moment, however today is about remembering.  I think if you can understand the nature of service for others and to others, then you can truly appreciate Memorial Day.

I have to admit that, I am thankful for the set aside holidays to remind us of certain celebrations and these days that guide us to think about specific topics.  Sometimes it is often too easy to get caught up in day to day living, working, operating.  Taking this time to reflect on my dad's service as well as my brother's has made me appreciate knowing what they have done and gone through.  I also remember all my relatives (e.g. uncles and cousins) and the friends I have that have been in the service.  It takes special people to sacrifice in this way.  They are not often recognized or appreciated as much as they should be.  No matter what you think, they have to be considered what I would call everyday heroes and this is not a term that should be used loosely or lightly in their recognition.  There is really not enough that can be done to show completely the appreciation for their service.  I hope that everyone does take the time to speak out and recognize those you know or have known.  It's the smallest of gestures that can make the largest of differences in one's life.

In thinking about this weekend, the others things that come to mind are the transformation, collaboration, motivations, and inspirations which have been in the air and especially now that we are starting to experience those as part of a movement in so many areas.  I've talked about strategies before and planning, and through the experiences, these still prove to be the most impactful actions one can focus on related to personal, business, and life in general.  Creating a strategy and planning are things that most people look at doing maybe once a year or at most every few years when dealing with business, however, the truth is that this should be a continuous review and refinement process.  Goals are essential and the strategy and planning are supported by them and give a working guide to accomplishing or working through to meet the targets set.

Why is this relevant..., because in order to continuously grow your business and maintain, you have to have targets established and a vision to represent how you are making progress so that if one part of business slows down you can review and compare and adjust to keep business moving forward.  I want to highlight these points as even though this year seems to have an incredible energy, driving forces, and endless opportunities, it is still evident that businesses and individuals are struggling and there are still many challenges out there that people are facing.  I want to take this time to recommend services that are designed to help you progress, obtain ideas, find ways to restart and develop your business, overcome challenges and more.

1. Living The Dream Coaches, Joseph and Laurie Battaglia 
2. Business Leadership Services, Mike Becko 
3. Carte Blanche Consulting & Training, Inc. - Ramona Benjamin
4. Driven Coaching, Kevin Bohm
5. Integral Perspectives, Margot Borden

These are just a few of the businesses that can help to focus on those areas that many businesses are challenged with today.  I've mentioned before, that asking for help and assistance is critical in sometimes making a change, seeing things from a different perspective, and seeing other possibilities.  I firmly believe that through reaching out and asking, you will receive something valuable and you will have the opportunity to really see the difference.  It's easy to carry the burden of challenges and they can be overwhelming.  Having the right support can make all the difference.  This doesn't mean you pass the problem, but you engage with the challenge differently and with support you can be encouraged and directed in such a way instrumental changes can be made and progress can begin again.

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