Many moons ago, a British shoe company dispatched two salesmen to Africa to assess the market potential. The first salesman reported back,...
Many moons ago, a British shoe company dispatched two salesmen to Africa to assess the market potential.
The first salesman reported back, "No market here - nobody wears shoes."
The second salesman, ever the optimist, exclaimed, "Huge potential here - nobody wears shoes!"
This amusing anecdote perfectly illustrates how the same situation can be seen in two wildly different ways: one sees doom, the other sees dollar signs. It's a reminder that in our work lives, a positive mindset can turn apparent problems into golden opportunities.
