Safety Nets


As we approach the deadlines for our government “assistance”. We need to start building our own safety nets. Our blog this week will examine the support and also discuss what our improved business and personal life will look like after we have a vaccine. We don’t have the answers, but we do have some wishes.

 

Government

Our government stepped up and created a bi-partisan CaresAct.  The trillions of dollars allowed most of us to pay our bills and buy essential items through Amazon.  This support runs out this month and several politicians want to give us more.  Unfortunately,  there are others who believe that their support is enough and we should take it on our own from here.  I always wanted a larger allowance and pushed back on the question of what I spent it on.  Truth be told it is was no bodies business, I am an adult now and an Amazon Prime member.  

 

Family and Friends

In troubled times we can always turn to our family for safety and support.   Recently a NY Times article confirmed this reality and my personal experience is the safety and support that our family provided helped and was essential to our move from San Francisco to Dallas.  They knew how to build a net and we were beneficiaries.

 

Post COVID

We need to make several changes personally and professionally after The Pandemic.  Personally we need to listen more and hug more after the vaccine.  We also need to listen and accept if our colleagues or clients tell us they are uncomfortable following our recommendations.  We are trying to walk that talk everyday.     

 


Even The Flying Wallendas needed a safety net.  We should start building our’s today.  Our blog and YouTube can help, but your family and friends can help the most.  We just need to ask.


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