Contingency Plans

While I don't espouse negative thinking, it is important to be prepared. "Hope for the best, but plan for the worst" is a useful maxim. In our post 9/11 - Katrina - Swine Flu world, you never know when you are going to be screwed and I promise you don't want to depend on the government. Keep some extra food and water on hand. Give this some though. A few flashlights, a radio, batteries, cash, etc. Keep the cars gassed up. Try not to run out of prescriptions. You can take this as far as you want. You should be able to last a week or 2 without leaving the house. Living without electricity, even for a weekend, can be very difficult. Think of our ancestors. Candlelight can be very flattereing, but then again, they were probably better off not seeing the filth.
So, life will throw you a curve. Your car will break down. You will have to wait. Have some water, a book, and music. Think about your EDC (Every Day Carry) bag. You need to roll with it.

Adapt Every Day!

We are creatures of habit. We like the familiar. You know, the routine. You go to work and go through the motions, but Watch Out! If you do the same thing everyday you may very well end up a zombie on autopilot. You can go to work without even thinking about it. Maybe you are reading on the train or listening to music in your car. Whatever. It is important to be able to adapt without getting messed up. For example, if you have to travel, it shouldn't be so disruptive that it freaks you out. When I go to our showroom I have to look somewhat presentable. When I go to the office I don what could be called "business casual". As for trading, I can do that in my pyjamas. While some people might find the variety cumbersome, I welcome it. Keeps me on my toes.
Have a nice day Charlie!