Publisher’s Note

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PUBLISHER’S PAGE by David Corson

3 rules you should live by

As we move into the fourth quarter, many of you are slammed trying to get projects completed. After all, there is only so much time in a day to get things done.

And hired help is hard to come by these days, even though there are more than 10 million open jobs to fill in the US hindering many small businesses to grow. Finding qualified labor is the name of the game to keep your doors open and stay ahead of your competition.

I saw on a LinkedIn post from one of my connections that stuck with me and I thought it was appropriate for this dialogue. It is called “Three Simple Rules in Life:”

#1: If you do not go after what you want, you'll never have it.

#2: If you do not ask, the answer will always be "No".

#3: If you don't step forward, you will always be in the same place.

You can apply these three simple rules to your business or personal lives, relationships, sports pursuits or job search—the list is endless. I have lived these rules and they are right on point. Back in December 2001, when I set out to start my own publishing firm, everyone told me not to do it. But I knew what I wanted to do and I am still standing today. And 20 years later, what a ride it has been. I always tell people: If you don't know, ask and you will know where you stand—knowledge is power. Nothing is 100% bullet-proof and taking risks is a daily occurrence. The more risk, the more reward. Just do your due diligence so you can make the right decision to move ahead toward success. Look at baseball players who get paid millions of dollars trying to hit a ball with a bat. Many make contact one out of 4 times—or a .250 average—which is on the high side. Only the elite players hit over .300, which is one out of three, by the way. Pretty nice gig if you ask me. In sports, if you don't shoot, you can't score. And the more you shoot, the more goals will come your way. Practicing correctly can only improve your percentage of scoring and winning. I’d like to add one more simple rule to this list—above all else, "Never, Ever, Quit." Do your best. Leave it all out on the field. As we have seen, there might not be a tomorrow. Life is precious and unpredictable. So, enjoy every minute of it, have fun, smile and just have a good time. We hope many of you will attend our "Virtual Global Women in Construction: Building Partnerships for the Future," which is being held via Zoom, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (EST), Nov. 3-4, 2021. Both men and women are welcome to register. So, as we head into the Q4, here’s to good health, prosperity and safe travels. And remember to get things done on time and on budget. And as always, “Keep the Faith.”

I always tell people: Ask and you will know where you stand—knowledge is power.