While listening to an inspiring podcast recently, the speaker made an impact on my view of the unusual times we as a global community have recently encountered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We must look forward to the new normal. I’m naturally one who is averse to change. I have my routine. I like the predictable nature of my schedules and planning that I tend to do. I appreciate agendas and knowing what is to come next in the day-to-day activities that we become accustomed to. It’s comforting to know what’s in store. But, as the cliché goes, the only constant is change.
Although our literal world has been placed in turmoil and figuratively turned upside down, if we look at the trials humanity has gone through, although not apparent in the short-term, these challenges often result in progress. This time has caused me to reflect on some of the moments in the meat business that history has demonstrated progress out of adversity.