Tippet Richardson (PLANNING FOR SPRING)
A farmer of flowers in Ontario Canada, who owns only a few acres of property, is now planting $35,000 worth of tulip bulbs. She makes the investment of money and toils the ground now in Autumn. Any return will be in the Spring. Along the way challenges of winter will appear. Weather is not under her control. She will do what ever is possible to protect her investment. The farmer must also plan for distribution and sales. As much as she wants to be independent and do as much as she can herself, she wisely consults other farmers and professionals outside of the farm community. The farmer wants success. Planning is needed when we look to the future as an occupation and as individuals. There are occasions when it appears we have no time to plan. Time is available. We tend to ignore planning. If seeking a new job in another country for example, once you make the decision, start a list of ‘things to do’. What area of the world is looking for your skills? (Contact p...