Autumn already?

How on earth did the summer go so fast - those long warm evenings, parched brown lawns, being scared to water the plants for fear of upsetting the neighbours and living in shorts. All in all, a prolonged and welcome period.

In many senses, moving between seasons is a reflection on business and how after one sustained period of activity the business needs to evolve and rejuvenate into something different, never staying the same for too long without a change.

This is certainly something we have come to recognise and accept and almost now, welcome as necessary.

Just as with say Winter to Spring, it's an opportunity for renewal, a fresh start, new growth and a refreshed landscape.

So, why am I waffling on about the seasons?

Probably because over the cosy, relaxed summer that seemed to last for ever, I forgot to think ahead and start to ponder on the Autumn months - a period in which we usually take time reflect on the year and all that has gone well and things that have not gone quite as planned. However, I was given a timely kick in the pants during our family holiday when I picked up and started to read my annual 'holiday book' - this year an excellent purchase from Amazon a few days before we left home.

I will talk about the book in more depth in a future blog post, but suffice it to say, I can't remember reading a book that had instant impact and felt like to author was talking directly to me - yes, directly at me and saying 'wake up mate, get a grip'.

Buzzing, out came the old note book and ideas to discuss when I got back just poured onto the page.

What a purchase, what a read and what a timely reminder that Autumn is actually a great time for looking forward, planning renewal and not feeling sad that Summer was over and the shorts had to be packed away.

Energised and ready for change!

Tell me when and what you do to plan for the next phase of your business : comment@pro-forms.co.uk

Jon, Co-founder & Director

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