Real-Time

Taking Profits

When do you take a profit from an appreciated investment, and when do you hold your with a growth strategy. Reading some cryptocurrency forums, there is a robust debate between those who have sold their holdings and those who see a much more enriched future. Several people were underwater a year ago as their purchase price was higher than the crypto currencies’ current value. Many stated they would cash out immediately if they could return to par. Many who held their positions are on the profitable side of the ledger, their mindset revised to maximize returns.

How do we balance real-time evaluation with long-term objectives? When we encounter an open lane of travel and make remarkable progress, it is easy to forget that traffic jams and significant barriers can manifest almost spontaneously. The obstacles may significantly alter our estimated time of arrival. What is your strategy for taking profits and when do you hold in hopes of a long-term appreciation in value?

Avocado Resources

Some resources are like avocados. When ripe they are best used in real-time or the window of usefulness slams close. A few avocado resources encountered this week includes new board member orientation, matching funds on deadline, task force initiative, new member engagement, and gala giving opportunity. For further context, if we prioritize board orientation we communicate expectations, amplify organizational culture, and set new board members up for success. The same implications apply for the other experienced referenced, act now or the resource becomes exponentially less valuable.