Tag: Risk

Save money

Posted on by philipdodson

We can always save money in business, install cheaper, cut corners, water down the mixture, cut wages, and so on. There are many ways to reduce costs.

The problem is that we are trapped in a price-conscious business that is in a race to the bottom with the other businesses in that trap.

Savings equal lesser quality and lower price.

If we create value then the price is not the driver and quality is.

Saving money is easier, building a business on value and quality, takes time and a willingness to overcome fear and risk.

Shake your canvas

Posted on by philipdodson

Splatter, splash, drops of paint falling on the canvas. Flicked on by a brush or poured or squirted.

The liquid spreads in random patterns as you move the canvas.

The outcome uncertain.

Sure we can paint certainty. We can paint a box, paint by numbers on a template, we can replicate proven things.

Or we can brave the unknown and blow on the wet paint, add another colour. Whatever we choose. Experimenting and trying again.

The wonder of life is in not knowing the outcome rather than the worry of searching for and trying to gain a guaranteed outcome.

There is little certainty and it’s dull.

Go and splash some paint and shake your canvas.