Growing upward and downward

Daniel Francis describes how the pressure to achieve financial milestones and personal goals can lead to midlife or quarter-life crises when a person's internal foundation is weak.

Writing for the Diocese of Port of Spain, Francis explains that a sudden decline in his business performance in September prompted him to examine his internal operations. Although his marketing and team performance appeared consistent, he discovered that neglecting certain internal functions and skill gaps had created a poor foundation. He notes that while a business or person may appear successful on the surface during high-performing months, those successes can mask underlying instability.