Information is like fine wine.

In both business and life, the future is uncertain. That's why it's important to recognize the strategic importance of every moment, every decision. The analogy of playing chess vs checkers applies here.

Seize opportunities presented today and invest time in learning and preparation in order to shape a successful tomorrow for your business. You never want to be in a position where you can’t seize an incredible opportunity that’s being presented or have to make a decision or negotiate for something where you don’t have both A: Information and B: Leverage.

See, information is like fine wine. Collect it, bottle it and store it away. Organize it and when the moment is right, open it up and enjoy it, or if need be, smash someone over the head with it (metaphorically speaking of course).

When it comes to making crucial decisions, relying on data rather than intuition and guesswork is the only way to go. Yes, there will be times when this is not possible, but we can be studious and limit those times.

By adopting a data-driven approach, or a true processes driven system, businesses owners, managers and leaders can ensure their choices are grounded in sound evidence and analysis. This leads to more prudent decisions, fuels growth, and enhances overall efficiency. It also increases the probability of getting the results you set out to achieve.

You need to be in control of as much as possible, not the same as doing as much as possible, but it’s your business. It’s your life and it’s your responsibility. You need to be the captain of the ship.

It’s your past, present and future all rolled into one moment and it’s happening right now.

Fight for it, because what you are willing to accept is the most you can expect.

Your future self is depending on you to make the best decisions right now for the both of you.