ACT NOW Sample

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Opening sample of ACT NOW, by Michael Zipursky. This book addresses consultants and other business owners working to keep their businesses thriving in the face of crises such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Middle Aged (35-54)

Accents

North American (General) North American (US General American - GenAM)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
from wars, natural disasters and global pandemics to business setbacks and personal tragedies. Calamity can hit us at many different levels and whatever form it takes when trouble strikes, it shakes our confidence. The current crisis of covert 19 has rocked industries, business owners and workers all over the world. As politicians scrambled to stave off the worst case scenario, people from all walks of life are struggling to adjust to quarantines, voluntary self isolation, social distancing, panic buying and an uncertain economic future. As a consultant, you may be feeling a bit stressed out yourself. All of the stories about shuttered businesses and empty grocery store shelves Concertante Lee induce a certain amount of anxiety. How bad are things going to get? Will you still have clients? Maybe you've already lost many, if not most, of your clients. How can your consultancy survive? You are not alone and asking these questions, things may get worse before they get better. However, even when the cove in 19 pandemic settles and it eventually will, there is always the potential for some other crisis to come along and threaten our sense of stability. The point is, we all deal with times of tremendous instability, and when they happen, they often catch us off guard. It's natural to be concerned, and under the circumstances I empathize with anyone who is feeling fearful. Our daily routines have been interrupted and the status quo has changed. There is a lot to worry about the future of your business, the future of your industry, the future of your investments, the health and well being of family and friends, your own health and well being. To be clear, there's nothing wrong with worrying about difficult circumstances. On the contrary, worry is a normal, even healthy, response for anyone, and it's especially common for entrepreneurs. The essence of my advice is this. Successful people worry, but they worry well, whatever the future holds. The biggest battle in crisis like this in any crisis, really is the mental war that we wage. If you can continue to think clearly and strategize well, you will make better decisions to overcome difficult situations, identifying and making the most of great opportunities along the way. In so doing, you can position yourself to manage the hardships and come out the other side further ahead. To help you do that, I want to share some best practices mindset, shifts, strategies and concrete actions you can take during these challenging times that will help you weather the storm. And more than that continue to thrive no matter what. I hope, this book conserve is a guide for anyone facing chaos or uncertainty, particularly if you're feeling overwhelmed and unsure about the future.