The year 2020 hasn’t been easy for anyone, and most of us have faced challenges both large and small in our personal and professional lives. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from this year – and even appreciate some of the lessons we picked up along the way.
It’s documented that “Hope” is the most popular word being used on holiday cards this year because people want to remind their family and friends of the power of hope during tough times. We can always find hope and a light, even during the shortest, darkest days of the year.
Sometimes hope and light help us solve a problem. Sometimes they bring a smile. Sometimes they just give us that little bit of encouragement that we need to move forward or take the next step. We can find these sources of motivation every day – but only if we look.
In our work, we have had times where we needed to hold out hope for our business to grow or a partnership to work. Not every opportunity pans out and it can be easy to get down or frustrated.
While it doesn’t happen every time, through hard work and the right amount of hope, we’ve found amazing team members, customers, and progress in an industry we love. Even when a door closes, there is always that glimmer of light shining at the end of the tunnel.
In 2020, we needed hope and light more than ever. We hope that you have found some silver linings – maybe more time with family, a new career opportunity, time in the great outdoors or the chance to practice a new favorite hobby. And while 2021 will hold challenges as well, hope is always there to lead the way.
One foot in front of the other and one day at a time, we can find hope, strength, possibility, and a brighter future ahead.