Update

I have been missing for a period of time but now feel compelled to share my thoughts.

In taking a view of business and the various challenges I think it is important to appreciate that one of the joys of business is the opportunity to work with and have contact with some exceptionally good people. We work in an environment where everyone expects perfection and we strive for perfection but sometimes try as hard as we may, perfection is elusive.

It is at those times that we are challenged; do we face the reality and accept responsibility, a rare item these days, and try to resolve the problem or do we rationalize or find fault elsewhere. Are the people we deal with looking to resolve the problem or looking for someone to fault?

Over the years I have found that being honest and working with others as you would like them to work with you, the golden rule, is truly the best approach. Finding those clients and friends who look to work together for the collective best interest of all is exceptionally comforting, if not contagious.

Sirach 6:14-17
A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure.
A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance his worth.
A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, such as he who fears God finds;
For he who fears God behaves accordingly, and his friend will be like himself.