Episode #9: Four Ways to Keep Moving Forward in the Coronavirus Crisis

As the world is dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak, life as we know it is slowing dramatically so that we can stop the spread of COVID-19. 

It’s a time of loss and uncertainty and for many businesses and employees, it's a time of financial decline. For students, it’s a time to learn from home or someone else’s home. And for work-at-home parents, you now have a full-house and quite a different schedule to follow. 

You, like me, are likely putting a lot of your normal life on hold––things like trips, outings and social events––for very good and obvious reasons and you, like me, may be tempted to also put other parts of your life on hold––especially growth areas like work, business, and your spiritual walk. 

We’re easily distracted by the constant news and social media updates and concerning thoughts about our future. 

In today’s extra relevant episode, I share four specific ways we can keep moving forward in any type of crisis, but especially during the current coronavirus crisis. Stay tuned for encouragement and inspiration at a time when we all desperately need both. 

Show Notes:

The Four Ways Summary:

1. Redeem the time.
2. Diversify.
3. Pursue professional development.
4. Practice generosity without hurting your business long-term.

Mission:

What is one new thing you would like to learn that will help you grow professionally? It can be big. It can be small. The key is to identify something. Now, start learning it beginning with a simple Google search. Find a YouTube video. Find an online course you like and then enroll.

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Mentioned & Related Resources:

1.  Kajabi: My recommended online business tool that can help you diversify your business to protect it in times of crisis. 
2.  Platform University: A place to learn and network to grow professionally.
3. How I Podcast: Get your free guide.
4. The Upward VA Roadmap: My online course for aspiring virtual assistants.
5. LinkedIn Learning is an excellent way to learn something new.

Credits:

Intro and Outro Music by Purple-Planet.com

Drum Roll Sound Effect by Mike Koenig, via SoundBible.com

"Bike, Bell Ding, Single, 01-01.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org