The assumptions you start with

We all make some assumptions. View this email in your browser   Howdy I operate with a set of assumptions about rural places and small towns. I want to share them with you so you'll know what I'm assuming whenever I talk with you. (Yes, I know what happens when you assume. Call them basic beliefs instead of assumptions, if you prefer.) When I tell you that I help you shape a better future for your small town, that includes the assumptions that small towns in general have a future, that your town in particular is worth shaping and that what you do will make a difference. When I say we'll do it no matter what the pessimists say or do, I'm assuming that you have pessimists, that you have at least a few optimists, too, and that you are strong enough to stand up again when those pessimists try to knock you down once more. When I say that I'll deliver practical steps you can put into action right away toward that brighter future, I'm building on my belief that you want to take action and that the advice to you can be practical, do-able and realistic. Our underlying assumptions shape our world view and all of our actions. If you believe all small towns are dying because you've heard it said all your life, then youll act like small towns have no future, like our actions don't matter in the end. If you believe that the pessimists have power over you, you'll squelch your own best ideas rather than bring them up and face potential ridicule. The good news is that your underlying beliefs can change. You can shift based on the new information You learn about the world and your small town. Spoiler alert: the pessimists can shift their mindset, too. It just takes a long time and a lot of love. Keep shaping the future of your town,  Becky         Like this idea? Boldly share:  Share Tweet Share +1 Forward to Friend  Unsubscribe New email address? Go here to update your profile. Want to refer a friend to get these weekly emails? Send them to sign up at SmallBizSurvival. You received this newsletter because you signed up at our website. You get it once a week and notices when we offer products and services to help you shape the future of your town. SaveYour.Town PO Box 8 Hopeton, OK 73746 Add us to your address book     Did someone forward this to you? Sign up to get your own.