Zen Jeweler: Find Strength In The Ability To Change

Published

17 years ago

July 2, 2008

INSTORE Staff

GEORGE GERSHWIN WROTE great music. At the first rehearsal of Rhapsody in Blue in 1924, the clarinet player played the first notes of the piece as one, long, rising wail, even though Gershwin had written it as individual notes. Gershwin heard it, and immediately said it should be kept that way. He instantly recognized it would be better. He changed the opening of one of the most famous musical pieces of the 20th century in, essentially, no time at all. Are you secure enough in your business to make changes? Gershwin was certain enough of his ability that he could allow others to improve on it. The ability to change is not a sign of weakness. Instead, it shows confidence. Somehow, we’ve turned that around. As Charles Darwin said, ?In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.? Well, I don’t know. I think I’ll stay here in the mud and let those other species develop an opposable thumb.

Retiring? Let Wilkerson Do the Heavy Lifting

Retirement can be a great part of life. As Nanji Singadia puts it, “I want to retire and enjoy my life. I’m 78 now and I just want to take a break.” That said, Nanji decided that the best way to move ahead was to contact the experts at Wilkerson. He chose them because he knew that closing a store is a heavy lift. To maximize sales and move on to the next, best chapter of his life, he called Wilkerson—but not before asking his industry friends for their opinion. He found that Wilkerson was the company most recommended and says their professionalism, experience and the homework they did before the launch all helped to make his going out of business sale a success. “Wilkerson were working on the sale a month it took place,” he says. “They did a great job.”