Unless you are somehow isolated from the world and its happenings, this is a period of constant daily news about the latest disease outbreak - that of COVID-19.

Almost like a throwback to the days of SARS, temperature taking and travel declarations are the norm again.

And thus, invariably, comes the economic downturn. What else would we expect from cancelled travel, delayed shipments, and affected trade?

And yet, within all of this, there appears to be vast opportunity.

The question is, can you spot it?

Depending on your location, expertise, and station in life, you may be in a unique position to take advantage of the sudden slowdown.

For some of you, this is the perfect time to start developing that area of business that you never had the time to do earlier because you have been constantly swamped with work.

For others, this is your opportunity to just take a step back and recover from all the stresses that you have been placing upon your body and your relationships.

And for still others, this may be a chance to explore new markets and clients that never existed before now.

What I’m trying to say is that sitting around, merely reading the news, and having a pity party for yourself is not going to get you very far. Take this unprecedented opportunity to do something. You will be glad you did.