Appreciating Opportunities

Growing up in Iowa and living here my entire life, I have experienced many cold and snowy winters. As a kid, I viewed those snowy mornings as opportunities to make a few bucks shoveling the sidewalks.

In business and in life, being able to see the opportunities in adversity influences how you approach those situations. Iowa business leaders certainly face challenges daily, but the ability to see the positive and the potential is crucial to the success of our businesses, employees and communities.

The fall harvest activity is clearly visible along the interstates and rural roads late into the evening, and it reminds me of the opportunities created by agriculture here in Iowa. As a CPA with clients involved in a variety of businesses, it’s easy to see how many operations are tied in some way to agribusiness.

The Thanksgiving holiday offers us a time to express what we are thankful for in our business and personal lives. As the harvest concludes, I pause to appreciate all those involved in agricultural industries and the opportunities they create for businesses in Iowa.