How Your Business Decisions Are Like A Flight Plan

When a plane takes off, the pilot knows the destination. They've mapped out how to get there. But there are things along the way that he can anticipate but won't know for sure. Like the exact wind speed and direction. They are unpredictable. Adjustments must be made in flight.

Thunderstorms can pop up that they may have to avoid. Some weather may force the plane to land prematurely. Usually, the flight still reaches its final destination although maybe not at the time that was planned.

Your business is the same. You make decisions about the destination of your business and the path in which to get there. There are many things that can get in your way.

Now the success rate for businesses compared to airline flights isn't nearly as good. But if you persevere, you can reach your destination.

The decisions you make today about your business will not all be accepted by the future you. And that's normal. Because all of the experience from those decisions you make now, will inevitably change who you are. So, what you did 10 years ago doesn't have the same value today.

Don't beat yourself up about decisions you make today. Acknowledge that you or the situation always changes and just make the next decision.