Washington (GGM) Analysis | March 17, 2020
by Noreen Wise
The most important rule of thumb in a crisis, is one day at a time. Panic over the long term, when there are so many changing variables, leads to poor decision making in the short term, and then many regrets. This happens because we process the long term based on what we have in the present, and there’s a gap between what we have and what we need. We aren’t able to factor in what we’ll acquire along the way, as well as all the twists and turns we’ll make so we can reach our goals.
Further, there’s so much happening behind the scenes that we’re unaware of. The only thing we can master each day, is each line item on our task list.
- make our beds
- get dressed for work even though we’re staying home
- try and keep same work schedule
- same lunch time
- same work habits
- stay in home quarantine as requested
- eat right
- exercise
- sleep right
The small things are the only things we have absolute control over. If we strive to perfect each one, and check each off our list once completed, we’ll feel empowered and stable, which will make us that much more confident about the long term.
Then one day, we’ll be startled by unexpected good news. Like today, the military announcing it will donate 5 million face masks. I learned this after stressing for two hours that I didn’t have a face mask but had to run to the store for a quick errand. I was resourceful and came up with an alternative, but still. At the time though, I had no idea that a team in the military was diligently working on this. Filled with frustration earlier in the day, I wasted so much of brain power on what should have been applied to work projects.
In fact, I’ve been amazed by how involved the military has been with COVID-19 challenges. Every day I learn of a new solution the military has delivered to the trenches in the nick of time. Our military leaders are revealing what clever strategists and long term thinkers they are. Unexpected heroes supporting thousands of front line troops, our medical professionals.
According to Defense One, the following is a list of what the United States military has provided in the way of COVID-19 support:
- Military financed Canadian company Medicago has created covid-19 vaccine in record timing, and began human sample testing yesterday, March 16, 2020
- More than 1,600 National Guard have been activated around the country to set up containment zones, and to build “Mash” style hospitals
- Donated 5 million N95 face masks
- Supplied 2,000 ventilators
- USAF flew half million covid-19 test kits from Italy to Tennessee
- And most importantly, decisive leadership, quickly moving into action to execute solutions
So, one day at a time, nailing all the small things, following the CDC guidelines, staying connected through social media, and taking the advice shared on all social media platforms.
We’ve got this. Believe it.
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