Random Challenge

[MiracleGhost47]

Greeting, women and dudes. I am here in response of something I would like you to think about, so let's get started.

Have you ever wondered where envy comes from? The sources can vary, but there is one in specific I want to address. Please keep in mind that this is somewhat opinionated. Feel free to speak for yourself if I misinterpret how you may relate.

I don't know how much you watch/read the news or experience things first hand, but there's a lot going on in the world, the most primary of which being our immediate or near-immediate circumstances. With all these exciting things going on in the world, we typically have the urge to find our place in it. We have this aspiring feeling in our hearts to make our mark. 

What do you guys do to achieve that status? For some, it's working out at the gym. For others, it's being a mechanic. The truth is, there are countless possibilities. They say that "lives are irreplaceable". What better way to prove the point than to strengthen our passion?

Imagine you were to be a professional chef. You love this job, it's what you wanted to be your whole life. You work up your business for a year or so and others love your food, but wait! What's this? A brand new restaurant branching from a famous franchise steps in town and takes 2/3rds of your customers along with it! With profits down, so you decide that the only way to get better business is to move it to a new location with less restaurants. You do so, but only months after, a new restaurant comes in again and does the same to you as last time. Obviously, you know what to expect from there; if you move again, it won't be that long before someone new comes and cramps your style.

We can't hate people for what they do, but how can you fit in when there are so others many out there? This doesn't just apply to restaurants. Anything you do can be contended with. Are you truly irreplaceable when what you're best at can and probably always will be surpassed by someone or something else? Some would answer "no" to this, thus comes forth envy and hatred in the depths of their heart.

Despite the dark and personal aura this thread gives off, there is an important disclaimer I would like to point out: I am in no way suffering from a feeling of under-appreciation. As the title states, I was simply curious and wanted to know what you guys would say under the assumption I was under-appreciated (even though I don't expect it to happen). Long story short, I suppose this is a game or test to see what you can do to cheer others up. Have fun, and good luck!

 

MiracleGhost47

[Trebuchet MS]

If you can't directly compete, differentiate. Go for a niche or quirk in what you do that makes you stand out from the others, that the competition will find difficult to replicate. Add a spin to your stories to make them more unique.

 

Alternatively, collaborate with the would-be competitor. Propose a horizontal merger, so that together your names will earn a reputation and end up near-inseparable like Sony Ericsson.

 

I'm regressing into microeconomics jargon. I should stop. But outside of company management, these strategies can apply in social interactions.

[MiracleGhost47]

 

I'm regressing into microeconomics jargon. I should stop. But outside of company management, these strategies can apply in social interactions.

This seems like good advice. Hooray for microeconomics! 

[Yuuji Kazami]

 

Greeting, women and dudes. I am here in response of something I would like you to think about, so let's get started.

 

Have you ever wondered where envy comes from? The sources can vary, but there is one in specific I want to address. Please keep in mind that this is somewhat opinionated. Feel free to speak for yourself if I misinterpret how you may relate.

 

I don't know how much you watch/read the news or experience things first hand, but there's a lot going on in the world, the most primary of which being our immediate or near-immediate circumstances. With all these exciting things going on in the world, we typically have the urge to find our place in it. We have this aspiring feeling in our hearts to make our mark. 

 

What do you guys do to achieve that status? For some, it's working out at the gym. For others, it's being a mechanic. The truth is, there are countless possibilities. They say that "lives are irreplaceable". What better way to prove the point than to strengthen our passion?

 

Imagine you were to be a professional chef. You love this job, it's what you wanted to be your whole life. You work up your business for a year or so and others love your food, but wait! What's this? A brand new restaurant branching from a famous franchise steps in town and takes 2/3rds of your customers along with it! With profits down, so you decide that the only way to get better business is to move it to a new location with less restaurants. You do so, but only months after, a new restaurant comes in again and does the same to you as last time. Obviously, you know what to expect from there; if you move again, it won't be that long before someone new comes and cramps your style.

 

We can't hate people for what they do, but how can you fit in when there are so others many out there? This doesn't just apply to restaurants. Anything you do can be contended with. Are you truly irreplaceable when what you're best at can and probably always will be surpassed by someone or something else? Some would answer "no" to this, thus comes forth envy and hatred in the depths of their heart.

 

Despite the dark and personal aura this thread gives off, there is an important disclaimer I would like to point out: I am in no way suffering from a feeling of under-appreciation. As the title states, I was simply curious and wanted to know what you guys would say under the assumption I was under-appreciated (even though I don't expect it to happen). Long story short, I suppose this is a game or test to see what you can do to cheer others up. Have fun, and good luck!

 

MiracleGhost47

 

Gadjiltron took almost everything I wanted to say about variation in style as well as collaboration, lol.

 

Alternatively, you can try to seek why the other restaurants are taking your customers away. After all, if they love your food, then why would they go to a newer restaurant instead of you?

 

Is it the staff you employ? If so, start doing pre-shifts and team pep talks for your staff in order to rally a sense of restaurant patriotism. Focus on what's wrong, and encourage what's right. Advocate presentation, preparation, as well as speed and safety in the production of the food. Make sure the servers are treating the customers well, tending to any need that arises as well as getting the food to them on time.

 

Is it the food you cook? Maybe it's time to start something new (I'm sort of repeating Gadjitron here). Change up the recipes, start creating more combos or specials on the menu to attract customers. You're a professional chef, this should only take some time to think these out.

 

Is it the atmosphere inside your restaurant too dull? Start renovating, change up the place into something of a sports or karaoke bar that you know will attract more people. Entertainment attracts humans, and when humans play around a lot, they get hungry.

 

Never give up like that and simply move away. Keep striving to make yourself better, even though you can never be perfect. However, not being perfect doesn't meant that you'll never be close to it, as long as you keep trying. Never give up.