I attended a conference this week where an economist, (Brian Beaulieu), spoke. He shared an optimistic view of the US economy over the next 12 to 18 months. This was interesting because it’s so different from current headlines and the national mood. As I listened to his reasoning I tended to agree with him. And even more interesting was to think about how my business strategy might be different given an optimistic view of the near-term economy versus a pessimistic view.

So let me ask you, if you knew the economy was going to do great for the next couple of years, how would that change your strategy now? Would you take more risk? Start a new business? I don’t think we need to know the timing of the next boom to know that those who start beat those who don’t, and leaders with optimism and courage are more effective than leaders driven by fear.

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