In Focus : Burnley - our resilient borough

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“Every week on the Turf, thousands of fans sing ‘no one likes us, and we don’t care’. Friends and complete strangers coming together with one voice. A voice in the good, the bad and everything in-between. To me that’s resilience. Resilience is celebrating the wins AND being brave enough to turn to others when you can’t face things solo. Resilience isn’t about what you can deal with personally, it’s what you can conquer together. Resilience is #PoweredByMates.”

Dave Scholes, Six Connections

“Being a business owner is very much like going on a rollercoaster; you have to appreciate that there are going to be ups and downs. My way of remaining resilient is to understand that when things are going well, to remain grounded as you never know what’s round the next bend, similarly whilst things aren’t that to remain positive knowing that good times are near. This can be difficult in the early stages of business ownership, but as times go on, you can draw on past experiences to keep you on track.”

Kev Riley, Enable Payments Ltd

“My one piece of advice for remaining resilient as a business, would be to remember that we have the POWER to choose our response to life’s situations. There is hidden awareness in every experience. Setbacks and (perceived) failures have the potential to create transformation in our life and be a catalyst for alchemical change. There is no such thing as failure, only feedback. Resilience is about having the strength to carry on and not giving up. When we can meet adversity with openness and courage and be willing to face it head on, it becomes rocket fuel for new awareness and transformation.”

Deborah Marie Isis, Awakening Horizons

“The single biggest piece of advice that’s helped me in my own business journey: invest in yourself and surround yourself with people who share your passion and drive. Being a business owner can be tough, and it’s natural to feel like you’re walking on hot coals sometimes. But what sets successful business owners apart from the rest, is their willingness to learn and adapt to change. The kind of people who are always seeking new insights, ideas and aren’t afraid to challenge themselves. By making personal growth a priority and building a supportive network of likeminded individuals, you’ll be in a much better position to tackle challenges and thrive in the long run. It’s not always easy, but the rewards are well worth it.”

Chris Ball, Forward Thinking