Springfield Business Journal_2020-12-25

8 · SBJ.NET DEC. 28, 2020-JAN. 3, 2021 | Janet Susdorf 1 God first. When I put God first in everything, it doesn’t matter what happens. I know I’m where I’m supposed to be. I struggle, of course. I’m an incredibly stubborn human who is slow to learn at times, but a relationship with God isn’t a “one and done” achievement. It’s a daily, hourly, by- the-minute walk that I keep coming back to. Know yourself. How you learn, what motivates you, what you’re apt to struggle with is most of the battle. You are uniquely “you” for a purpose. If you’re not happy with something in yourself, the good news is you can change at any time. All you have to do is try. You can get good at just about anything if you want it bad enough. 5 2 Family. This year has been a heck of a year in general, but my stepmom and my dad died within three months of each other in another state during COVID-19 lockdowns. They were quite a pair of go-getters. I miss them both incredibly. Going through their things and photos has made me realize how precious each day is and that we need to appreciate the little moments, not just the big ones. As my son, Cory, gets ready to graduate high school, I’m treasuring the time with him. 3 It ain’t over till it’s over. Someone always beats the odds. I’m not saying willpower helped me beat bone cancer (osteosarcoma) six times, but being motivated to stay alive surely has to help! There is no reason I should be alive. The odds are nonexistent once you hit the third recurrence. Knowing the odds and believing them are two different things. Don’t hang your hat on statistics. Success or failure is always in the details. I’m obsessed with data. If something can be analyzed, I’m all over it. Knowing how things work, why they work, and how they can be tweaked to work better is fun to me. Replaying what happened later can be a growth tool that either reaffirms what you need to do again or what not to do. 4 ld be Merry and Bright n be stressful. Perimeter Healthcare can help. 417.799.7474 Free confidential assessments available 24/7 ES CENTS -17 ring field.com Providing Transforming lives. Perimeter Behavioral Health of Springfield provides hope and transformation for children, teens and their families. Let us help. perimeterspringfield.com Is your child at risk? Call for a free assessment 24/7 • 417.799.7474 CECB is a full service firm serving the Business, Estate Planning and Business Dispute Resolution needs of southwest Missouri. It is our commitment to excellence that is uniquely CECB. Call today for the experienced lawyers at Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell, & Brown, P.C. The Choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements. Uniquely Suited for Your Business 2805 South Ingram Mill Road,Springfield, Missouri 65804 417.447.4400 | www.cecb.com | cecb@cecb.com