You have probably seen the commercials from Farmers Insurance. If not, they highlight some of the most obscure incidents an insurance company would be asked to cover.
Such is the value us “Silvers” bring to the table. Many people can manage the typical situations; A different mindset is needed to address the extraordinary situations.
It is the difference in a peacetime general and one who has seen battle.
Silvers are in a better position to sort out Cycles, Trends and Fads. There are important distinctions.
What do you want to accomplish next?
Readers of this column are winners. Please note: they ARE winners; not they once WERE winners. And it’s not that someday they WILL BE winners. All of us have our past victories and failures. Real winners do not rest on their laurels nor do they dwell on their losses.
So, we learn to build and capitalize on our perspective which has been built over time based on our:
- Experiences
- Education
- Environment
OWM Columns
It appears there is a lot of interest in this subject, so, I’m considering using it as a blog, a forum, for the exchange of IDEAS, EXPERIENCES and PREDICTIONS.
There will be Columnists and Contributors. The difference will be in the frequency of their op-eds. Links to articles in other publications will be considered. When you have something to say, considering saying it here.
Thank you for your interest.
Teach Others!
Chuck
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