The Ireland of Tomorrow
December 8th, 2009 by admin
Where are the winds of change drawing us? We must look more deeply at what kind of community spirit we are building for our country’s future. One of our greatest strengths can be found in our community life.
Bad practices got us into this “downturn”. Everybody wants to have the “nugget” of the answer but there is no “silver bullet”, no formula that we can follow. Let’s reflect and consider fundamental honesty. Sometimes we live in “make believe” land. How can we come out of this time? We can either get back “into the cave” or “step out of the cave”. Let us ask ourselves as the new year unfolds:
Where have we come from?
Where are we at?
Where are we going to?
A reflective step back and yet a forward look as to where we are going.
We are now talking about the short-term. How we survive the next 6 or 12 months in Ireland are urgent and important matters right now. It’s the short term outlook. The regulation of companies has recently left a lot to be desired. There now needs to be significant global regulation. With the downturn, the “playing field” will become a lot more balanced. Over the past 10 years we have come into significant wealth. We should now step back and reflect. What’s special about what we have? and what can be improved?. Balance is something we should always be working on as we strive to improve. Business and economy is part of the fuel that supports and grows community. Sometimes we get pretty narrowly focused in “what’s in it for me” instead of “what’s in it for us”?
We have been very reliant on foreign investment in Ireland. It has been one of the main contributors to our major success. Our cost factor became too high. This has worked against us in that many manufacturing companies are moving away from our shores to other countries at lower costs. Now we must become more dependent on our own intellectual abilities. We have always been a people who have been building other countries, we must now do this at home. As a people we can be negative towards ourselves. Let us congratulate our accomplishments and work now on supporting each other rather than knocking each other. We need not wait for US entrepreneurs to do the work for us. We must retain our vast wealth of talent within Ireland to prevent emigration. For all of the young talent considering emigration as the answer. Why not consider other options, for example:
• Can I develop an alternative career or enterprise?
• If I am a “home bird” why should I “flee” now with the first hint of a “downturn”?
See how you can utilise your talents here to benefit yourself and your community/country? Do not be afraid to try out different career paths in life. Do not be afraid to fail when things do not work out. Be strong in the knowledge that you have tried. Failure can be a major learning curve before you begin again with a valuable lesson gained.
“If you do what you always did you will continue to get what you’ve always got”
Vision should never be engraved in concrete because vision must change with time. What is your vision of where you are at now? It can be worrying when a company’s Mission Statement (Vision) is engraved in concrete in their office foyer.
We are all ordinary people but together we can create extraordinary things. Focus on “the world with you” versus “the world without you”. Focus on what contribution you have made to the world last year and consider the contributions you plan to make in the coming year. “The world with you” is a far better place to be. It is the effort you make and the openness you have in your mind and your heart that matters. Do not be afraid to take a massive leap of faith.
The world needs us all to work together. We must respond to the downturn positively. It is a challenge. It is the time to ask “am I going to give it my best shot”? Easy to do when things are good. It is now we need to stand up and be counted. We have made great progress in the past number of years. Peace was attained in this country of ours. The geography of where we live is extremely special. The friendship of our people who love to talk and interact.
By: Nuala Duignan
About the Author:
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Bad practices got us into this “downturn”. Everybody wants to have the “nugget” of the answer but there is no “silver bullet”, no formula that we can follow. Let’s reflect and consider fundamental honesty. Sometimes we live in “make believe” land. How can we come out of this time? We can either get back “into the cave” or “step out of the cave”. Let us ask ourselves as the new year unfolds:
Where have we come from?
Where are we at?
Where are we going to?
A reflective step back and yet a forward look as to where we are going.
We are now talking about the short-term. How we survive the next 6 or 12 months in Ireland are urgent and important matters right now. It’s the short term outlook. The regulation of companies has recently left a lot to be desired. There now needs to be significant global regulation. With the downturn, the “playing field” will become a lot more balanced. Over the past 10 years we have come into significant wealth. We should now step back and reflect. What’s special about what we have? and what can be improved?. Balance is something we should always be working on as we strive to improve. Business and economy is part of the fuel that supports and grows community. Sometimes we get pretty narrowly focused in “what’s in it for me” instead of “what’s in it for us”?
We have been very reliant on foreign investment in Ireland. It has been one of the main contributors to our major success. Our cost factor became too high. This has worked against us in that many manufacturing companies are moving away from our shores to other countries at lower costs. Now we must become more dependent on our own intellectual abilities. We have always been a people who have been building other countries, we must now do this at home. As a people we can be negative towards ourselves. Let us congratulate our accomplishments and work now on supporting each other rather than knocking each other. We need not wait for US entrepreneurs to do the work for us. We must retain our vast wealth of talent within Ireland to prevent emigration. For all of the young talent considering emigration as the answer. Why not consider other options, for example:
• Can I develop an alternative career or enterprise?
• If I am a “home bird” why should I “flee” now with the first hint of a “downturn”?
See how you can utilise your talents here to benefit yourself and your community/country? Do not be afraid to try out different career paths in life. Do not be afraid to fail when things do not work out. Be strong in the knowledge that you have tried. Failure can be a major learning curve before you begin again with a valuable lesson gained.
“If you do what you always did you will continue to get what you’ve always got”
Vision should never be engraved in concrete because vision must change with time. What is your vision of where you are at now? It can be worrying when a company’s Mission Statement (Vision) is engraved in concrete in their office foyer.
We are all ordinary people but together we can create extraordinary things. Focus on “the world with you” versus “the world without you”. Focus on what contribution you have made to the world last year and consider the contributions you plan to make in the coming year. “The world with you” is a far better place to be. It is the effort you make and the openness you have in your mind and your heart that matters. Do not be afraid to take a massive leap of faith.
The world needs us all to work together. We must respond to the downturn positively. It is a challenge. It is the time to ask “am I going to give it my best shot”? Easy to do when things are good. It is now we need to stand up and be counted. We have made great progress in the past number of years. Peace was attained in this country of ours. The geography of where we live is extremely special. The friendship of our people who love to talk and interact.
By: Nuala Duignan
About the Author:
If any of the above triggers interest please contact Nuala Duignan at Ireland 087 2532675 or email info@nualaduignanlifecoach.com or view my Web Site at http://www.nualaduignanlifecoach.com
My Own Career Decisions:
Qualified as a Home Economist followed by Dip in Industrial Relations
Worked a Catering Enterprise.
Qualified with a Diploma in Life and Business Coaching accredited by The European Coaching Federation.
I help you decide which goal you truly require and more importantly, help you get it.
In my coaching practice I’ve seen the positive effects coaching has on anyone who is committed to making the best of themselves in any area of their lives. I believe that people can reach their true potential with the help of a life coach.
My Own Career Decisions:
Qualified as a Home Economist followed by Dip in Industrial Relations
Worked a Catering Enterprise.
Qualified with a Diploma in Life and Business Coaching accredited by The European Coaching Federation.
I help you decide which goal you truly require and more importantly, help you get it.
In my coaching practice I’ve seen the positive effects coaching has on anyone who is committed to making the best of themselves in any area of their lives. I believe that people can reach their true potential with the help of a life coach.
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