UN-PRECEDENT-Ed

We can't fault our wise men and women for not being able to predict the COVID-19 black swan, (although I heard that it was predicted sort-of in a horror novel sometime in the 90s!)  Black swans are not subject to predictions or forecasting. 

The word 'unprecedented' comes from the root word precedent, which means, "a case that will serve as an example of a later case." This falls under an unprecedented category of events. 

In this new dispensation, some are going to be successful and some will not survive, evidently because adaptation is not an inborn trait. Organizations must willing to bear the burden and opportunity to adapt immediately, consistently, and in painstaking way, strategically.


They consistently believe that they have nothing to lose but more to gain from the evolution.

They see the big picture but very pragmatic and practical in their approach to their work, occupation, business.

They know that change is constant, and that instead of fear and trepidation, they should be quick to improvise and test what works.

They consider the fact that timelines are set artificially, for example: "when vaccine is available", setting their own timelines and strategies ahead of the crowd.

They do not sit tight and wait for dole outs or supports. They support others and do not have the scarcity mentality despite the situation. 



Some are very fortunate because they are reaping the benefits of a fearful public through goods, services, and cultural supports they can provide right now. Kudos to them! But for us that are not severely impacted, we can make a huge difference with what we have and can leverage. 

One thing I like about this new change is that opportunities are new every morning.

Our actions make those containment possible. Our current actions make those future decisions possible. 

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