Reinventing ourselves

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So back in May of this year, a comment came from a reader, Brad Ingersoll on our Facebook.

 His comment came to a blog on the possible closure of the Grand Lucaya.
Brad Ingersoll At one time thousands worked in Grand Bahama, at resorts, cab tours, food and beverage and such. Now the world has changed and the island needs to re invent itself and it can be done. Cuba will not help with Island tourism as crazy Americans will need to travel to a 3rd world Communist country to see what's its all about!

 This got me to thinking.... how would we re-invent ourselves? (That's all I took away from what he said. What about you?)

 What do we want to look like? A thriving metropolis?

 To reach a standard, we need to set a bar? Is the bar from our past? 

 I've had a lot of time to think about this. We have been saying over and over again that we want the good old days to come back, but what influenced those days and are they positive and acceptable and adaptable to now?

 So, thinking we need a fresh start that would take us to being recognized as a great place to live and work in harmony, I'd ask, what are the things that would make this possible.

 Some say jobs. Those are on the way, but once again, are we prepared for them? Do we have sufficient persons in all fields to take on the opportunities that are becoming available? If not, are we doing anything about it?

 As you answer, you can simply begin steering yourself or others into these areas to prepare.

 If not, then can you see opportunities for you to start a small business to fill a small role that would sustain you and family?

 A switch that can make light pass from one place to another properly shared can get you billions. Have you found that one switch?

 How about selling food near the places where construction is going on and setting up for yourself a clientele that would appreciate a restaurant that you open in future? Today is short, make your dream long term.

 How about a secretarial firm to assist persons in business who don't have the time to put pen to paper when they should?

 There are many ideas and more to come. But are you ready? Nothing happens before its time.... and its time ... for as the saying goes success is when opportunity meets preparation. Are you prepared?

 Looking forward to hearing from you.

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