Hello 2021
I’m not sure I’ve ever felt happier to turn the page on a year than I am right now. Last January, I wrote about Warby Parker and “Seeing Clearly in 2020.” Well, I’m not sure any of us saw 2020 coming, or the fact we would all be trying to flatten the curve for 9 months, but here we are on the dawn of a new year.
2020 found us in the spotlight in the eyes of everyday Americans. The fact healthcare workers and facilities in parts of the country were overrun with COVID patients and in dire need of PPE made our industry as important as ever. Amid the chaos, suppliers across our industry found a way to overcome adversity and put us back on track. As we head into a new year, my hope is that we never forget the lessons learned from 2020.
Not only the supply lessons, but the life lessons that we’ve all been through this year. For me, I realize how much I don’t really need to survive and be happy. I also learned how valuable each of you are to me. Going almost an entire year without seeing you guys at meetings or dinners has made me appreciate you even more. I’m looking forward to seeing each of you in the months to come.
Last month, I turned 50, and as always, I wrote down my goals for the coming year. I must admit they look very different than in years’ past. I don’t really care about losing weight or self-improvement. I’m focused on appreciating what truly matters and being thankful for my friends, our great country, the wonderful industry we work in, and most importantly my family. As you think about the coming year, step back and ask yourself what really does matter. My guess is we’ve all got a different take going into 2021 than we did 2020.
Here’s to 2021 being the year we all want to remember.
Dedicated to the industry,
R. Scott Adams