What can we learn from animals?
There are a few things that I have learned from watching animals that we can use in business;
1. The smallest does not necessarily mean the weakest - often the smallest animals have the largest heart, so too can it be in business.
2. The runt of the litter need not remain that way - just because we have been rejected and isolated need not mean that we have to stay that way, and if you fight hard enough you can become stronger than the rest.
3. There is strength in numbers - if you have a small business, collaborate with others when needed to become stronger.
4. Natural enemies can become friends - if you reach out to your competitors you may be able to work together using each of your strengths.
5. Bigger is not necessarily better - Smaller businesses are more flexible, can adapt quickly to the ever-changing environment, and offer value for money.
6. Rats don't desert a sinking ship - they leave when the time is right to find a better place to survive. Sometimes we may have to change what we do and how we do it.
7. A turtle on its back will keep trying - no matter how bad things get; it is important to keep going.
8. Weak species survive with numbers - surround yourself with good people; those who care about you, support you, and want you to succeed.
9. Animals are loyal - be loyal to your business, your values, and mostly, yourself.
10. Animals will fight to the death for their family – ‘familia omnia’, family is all. Fight for your family because that is the most important thing in most of our lives.