Focus versus perspective

I had a really really difficult day to day but there's nothing like a child's smile and all is forgotten. Well, let's be realistic, not everything is forgiven or forgotten but isn't it amazing how different things can look, albeit when there's no substantive change, with a different frame of mind.

The world of a consultant is one fraught with undervalued time and effort and full of real pleasure in adding value, making a real difference and seeing people succeed where otherwise it wasn't likely.

The biggest problem is getting people to make a decision and this is particularly frustrating when it is blindingly obvious that costs can be saved, sales could be enhanced and profit increased. I say "blindingly obvious" in a somewhat qualified sense as it might be obvious to me but not to them. Indeed I may not have the full picture and therefore not be as right as I think I am and/or they may be too close to the issue or too focused on their product/service to see what would be to their advantage.

Focus versus perspective, a desire for action and and a reticence to try something different; sounds like business/life to me. The wisdom that doing the same thing thing and expecting a different result is tantamount to insanity is instructive.

I have a business that includes management consulting, freelance business development and government relations(political lobbying)- each arm supports the other and opens up opportunities. The man of a thousand watches always has something for everyone but is that the value that the customer is after? There's the rub, finding the balance.

I will have a really good day on Monday and know that people will do the right thing, see the paths to success and accept both advice and reality. Also physician, heal they self.

All the best, Jonathan,