My posts recently have reflected on the economic absurdities of the Hamas war with Israel. Yet while battles are fought, sectors of the population try to carry on with their business.

Somebody called this isolating or ‘compartmentalising’ issues. Maybe. It is certainly about self control.

A blog by Annie Pilon considered how this can characteristic can be a critical factor in driving towards commercial success. Amongst her tips, she stressed the importance of achievable goals and – one of my favourites – sticking to proper eating diets. Pilon also referred to recognising one’s limits.

I disagree with the emphasis of  last point. Instead, I believe that we should concentrate on our strengths to carry us through. And here is what I mean.

This week, I completed a contract with a small client in the Jerusalem area, as she tries to build up a small business with minimal resources. Unprompted, as we were saying our goodbye, she blurted out; –

You see the good in people. You articulate it and thus allow them to get ahead.

I hope, dear reader, that you forgive the immodesty here. However, my point is that we all have core strong skills that are sometimes buried amongst mounds of self doubt or other subconscious factors. Mentoring and coaching help you see the way through to your vision.