We’ve always done it this way! That’s maybe the worst reason to do anything.
It happens all the time. Small business owners get comfortable with a series of processes and beliefs and then set them in mental stone. It’s easy. Sure. However, it seldom, if ever, leads to meaningful success.
Why?
Because although the business owner’s mindset remains static, the pace of change is accelerating. It’s impossible to see the opportunities ahead, when you’re focusing on the rear view mirror.
Agile thinking
The most successful people in business learn from the past and invest in the present, for a better future. They are agile thinkers, who adapt to the ever-changing landscape. They’ve figured out that old ways won’t open new doors.