Taking a break

The old saying when the going gets tough the tough get going has certainly applied over the last year of challenging times. Sometimes as the business owners you have to roll your sleeves up and get dirty. For many this means putting in some extraordinary hours and grinding away to ensure that your company not only survives but thrives in a tough climate.

However, there comes a time when you need to refuel the tank. Working with a couple of business owners yesterday reminded me how hard we have all worked but also how hard it has been. They have come through an extremely challenging time in their business and have pulled through and are in a much stronger position now. As one of them said "We can see the light at the end of the tunnel and we are sure that it not a train coming". But they look exhausted.

One of the actions this week is for them to take some time and recharge. I had to swallow this pill myself recently as I had been busy and a long time between breaks. Took a few days off and come back charged. The world won't fall down if you take one too.