We’ve been passing around Guy Kawasaki’s “Reality Check” at the SBDC & CITD. We previously mentioned “Zen of Business Plans,” but we also really liked the “Art of Surviving” chapter.
Especially interesting was his answer to the question, “What are the key stages of overcoming a crisis?”
- Face facts: This awful thing has happened. I can’t roll back the clock. This sucks.
- Choose life, not death: I want to find hope and create options for a positive future.
- Reach out: No one survives alone. Isolation will kill us. Let others into our lives.
- Get moving: You have to get up and out of the house. Do your “survivor sit-ups.”
- Give back: Become a benefactor, not just a beneficiary. Yes, you will add value.
SBDC and CITD staff found this to be a salient topic considering our current economic conditions. And one way you can reach out is by setting up an appointment with one of our small business advisors. Just call (619) 482-6391 to discuss your concerns and we will try to help out.
Have you employed any of these tactics? Something else? Let’s talk about what works in the comments section below.
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