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Richard Merrick
Aug 09, 2016
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Drops of rain on glass , rain drops on clear window

Hill walkers have an adage - "there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing".

So, maybe, with the economy. With a lot of fevered competition around as to who can create the doomiest scenarios, we are very likely to have to weather some storms even if as seems likely, they may be self induced, until such time that the weather clears.

Venturing out in stormy conditions can be exhilirating. To enjoy it requires some simple but essential precautions. Perhaps we can learn from them.

  1. Wear the right clothing. In our work life then, we can translate this into having a very clear resume that demonstrates our skills, capabilities and achievements. Keep it up to date, and make it accessible wherever people see you. On your website, social media, wherever.

  2. Carry the right kit. In periods of rapid and unpredictable change, skills and capabilities become obsolescent very quickly. We might be well enough equipped for where we are now, but what about for where we might want to go? Acquiring sk…

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