Employers Resolve

Hello! I currently employ 35 hard working individuals. At age 31 with 11 years experience I am both humbled and honored to passionately pursue excellence thus positioning our business and employees for success and growth.  The US long term debt downgrade, falling stocks and economic uncertainty have 'jolted' the ease at which I approach business.  My unfortunate tendency is to lose sleep and think endlessly about the impact of global equities on the world economy and specifically the Ontario manufacturing industry, of which we are a part of.  Furthermore, I lean towards dwelling on politics and how foolish the debt craving, program growing, responsibility bucking politicians are.  My emotions and thoughts have culminated to some mini apex where I internally shouted, "oh no, not another recession!".  At that moment I sized and arrested my emotions and declared, "I will not be moved by fear!"  "I am not moved by fear of the markets, fear with economic uncertainty or fear of anything unknown!". 

I hereby resolve:
1. To be an employer who declares good promise and prospects for our business, sales and employees.
2. To act in accordance with this 'posture' such that observers see we acknowledge the variables of the circumstances, but are not powerless slaves to them: that indeed success will peruse us as we pursue excellence in humility.
3. To be a leader who is open to learning, thinking and executing on sound business principals
4. To reject fear (False Evidence Appearing Real) and replace it with an aggressive attitude of excitement for the incredible culture and foundation we have built over the last 11 years AND the prospects I see for the future.

I see incredible growth, opportunity and most importantly a true understanding of real success. For I have been blessed to learn that my success is not defined by money, number of employees, businesses or anything that is typically measured externally.  I herald that real success is measured by my attitude and character.
I further resolve to commit to improving my attitude as I learn to respond to matters in a more mature way.  I desire to posture my mind towards continually building my character: for the benefit of first my family and also friends and co-workers.  Through this commitment to growth I declare promise and good things for my business. I render the 'potential recession' unwelcome and passé.  I subdue negative economic reports as 'not the final answer'.  I express confidence in not only my commitment for growth, but also our dedicated managers and employees: we will overcome.  I believe good news is also contagious...I hope today, that is what I spread.  Have a focused week: determined to look ahead.

My wife and partner in my journey