November 9, 2026

Business by the Book

Proverbs 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.

Careers are built in the 20’s and 30’s. Those in that age group may not have the money, power, or position yet, but make no doubt, they have the strength it takes to carve out a career. I remember being young and in business, I never had to take notes for remembering names or appointments, details were easy. The older men that I worked with, those in senior positions seemed to have to write everything down. Now in my older years, I write things down too. The mental strength I had in my 20’s has been diminished. I cannot leave home at 4 or 5 in the morning, travel all day, make calls, and entertain at night like in those days. My physical energy level is just not there.

But, like the older men that I was blessed to know in younger years I’m more productive now. Relationships forged over the years are easier; understanding what to do in various circumstances is quicker in coming because of years of experience. In one’s youth strength makes up for little experience and covers a multitude of mistakes. In the latter years, experience makes up for the lack of strength and eliminates costly mistakes.

This is true in businesses of every kind. The young flex their muscles and build a career out of the opportunities they are presented. The old may be grey headed, but that grey covers the battle scars of the many victories of yesteryear. If you are reading this and are in your younger years use your strength before it evaporates. If you are old and grey, use the years of knowledge, wisdom, contacts, tactics and strategies that you have honed over years and years of work; you are still valuable.

There will always be a healthy rivalry between the young workers and the older workers. One has strength, one has experience. May the two learn to coexist, for therein is much power, productivity and financial profit.

Until tomorrow, carry on your Business by the Book today, 

Dr. William Howe