Last weekend, we celebrated our annual company holiday party at Clearman’s Steak ‘n Stein Inn. As the President and Founder, I felt it necessary to share a few anecdotes. Below is an excerpt of my reflections, including an important announcement…
The festive season is upon us. Some have been naughty, while others have been nice—or perhaps both.
Tonight, we gather to celebrate our moments of joy and to reflect on our challenges. This past year has brought us both triumphs and setbacks. Regrettably, for the ninth consecutive year, our modest publishing venture has fallen on the wrong side of the ledger. Yet, we continue to push forward.
In the business world, success is typically defined by profits and losses. However, the true worth of an endeavor often transcends mere financial metrics. The excitement and motivation derived from our creative efforts cannot be undervalued.
Looking ahead, 2016 is poised to be a transformative year for our business as we transition from a phase of struggle to one of success. We will discuss our plans shortly, but first, some introspective musings…
Failing Slowly
Back in 2006, when we first launched our venture, industry experts advised us to “fail fast.” They suggested experimenting freely to discover what resonates with our audience.
While the concept was clear—failing quickly can lead to faster learning—our persistent nature made it difficult to embrace this approach. Instead, we adopted a different path: we have been failing slowly. In fact, our failures have been so gradual that they often go unnoticed. What is evident, however, is our lack of success.
Remarkably, 2015 has been our most significant breakthrough yet. Although this may not carry much weight in the grand scheme, it represents a pivotal moment for us.
Throughout the years of slow failure, we dabbled with various strategies, continually learning what does not work. Until this year, we had not identified a single successful approach.
With the intent of delivering value to our readers, we published Economic Collapse Investing. While it hasn’t been a resounding success, it has marked our first real achievement with a modest total of 108 sales since February.
When Preparation Meets Opportunity
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity,” the Roman Stoic philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca mused around AD 50. After years of hard work and dedication, our efforts are finally brushing against the realm of luck. After countless attempts to find a firm foothold, we have finally discovered a glimmer of hope.
Our next step is to release an updated edition of Economic Collapse Investing for 2016. Additionally, we plan to introduce a monthly subscription newsletter for a nominal fee of $3. The aim of this newsletter will be to keep the concepts in Economic Collapse Investing fresh and to identify new wealth-building opportunities on a monthly basis.
The upcoming decade is likely to be one of the most unpredictable periods in recent history, but it will also present tremendous opportunities. Those willing to challenge the status quo have the potential to build significant fortunes. Stay tuned for updates, including details on how to secure your charter membership.
To streamline the process of bringing these plans to life, we will reduce the publication frequency of the Economic Prism E-Newsletter to a weekly schedule, with issues coming out on Fridays, starting the first week of January.
In the meantime, we will diligently pursue our goals each day, embodying the tenacity of a steadfast mule. We will embrace our setbacks with positivity, as many of our small victories have stemmed from resilience and persistence. Why not face challenges with a smile?
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Sincerely,
MN Gordon
for Economic Prism
