#Hey JustWrite!! This month makes 2 years since the lockdown was lifted. Many of us experienced many changes from the pandemic, some good, bad, and indifferent. I remember finishing school around this time and making so many intentional trips to visit family and friends. This month alone also reminded me of so much that was missed due to the pandemic which at times brought on feelings of sadness and regret. On the flip side, this month also reminded me of so much great change that has taken place in the last two years not only for myself but others. Despite the huge virus crisis and economic decline, most people saw the pandemic as a time to revisit previous goals, write down new goals, and seize the opportunity to focus on other important endeavors. Those endeavors may have ranged from education, employment, business launch, retirement, health, etc.
This month's book club selection is Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity by NY Times bestselling author Scott Galloway. The book explores how COVID-19 caused an obvious divide between different situations and industries. Across the nation, people experienced working from home, the resentment of the young generation vs. the older generation, the economic gap between the rich and poor, the political stances of those representing red vs. blue, the advocates of mask wearing and the despisers of mask wearing. The e-commerce business industries (Amazon, Zoom, etc.) saw an increase in consumer consumption, while the customer/client-facing industries saw a decline in sales. Despite those challenges, the pandemic brought more opportunities to strategize and pivot within one's business. In all honesty, the pandemic exposed a lot of hypocrisy and obvious misconceptions as it relates to the history and ideals of this country. We as a nation were reminded once again of all the broken systems. Join us on Tuesday, May 31 at 6pm as we speak more about Galloway's insight as his book offers a combination of hope and caution. Be prepared to engage and relate.
In His service,
Lequvia Ousley
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