The One Clear Difference Between a Good Businessperson and a Bad Businessperson
The answer will surprise you.
Do you ever put things off that need to be done?
If you do, you’re not alone.
Let me tell you why that can make a huge difference in your business, any business.
I’m going to use farming as an example because the potential negative consequences are magnified in that industry. You’ll see why.
Make hay when the sun shines.
That’s a proverb that has been around for hundreds of years. It first appeared in 1546 in John Heywood’s book about English proverbs. Experts believe the phrase came from medieval English farmers.
The famous proverb also extends to the concept of taking advantage of the chance to do something while conditions are good. In other words, you make good use of your time or make the most of an opportunity while you have the chance.
As I do every summer, I travel from home in California to “back home” in Pennsylvania where our family farm is located. Last year, my brother Tom was showing my partner how to “shake” the hay. He was getting ready to “bale” it.
After working all day on our vintage tractor, my partner asked Tom, “What’s the difference…
