The Power of Persistence

The Power of Persistence

With the coming of the New Year, it is traditional to look back at what happened, good or bad, in the world around us.   For the cattle industry, one definite change I have seen in the last year is that “cow size” is mentioned more and more and finally given its...
The Power of Persistence

Profit Per Cow is a Loser

One of the smartest things I’ve heard anyone say was Johann Zietsman’s comparison of corn farming and beef production.   The rancher-consultant from Zimbabwe said if corn farmers thought like beef producers, they would space their plants far apart and try...
The Power of Persistence

Easy Money

The easiest money you will ever make is the money you DON’T spend.   Ben Franklin once said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.”   Folks, this is just as true today as it ever was – and it applies to every $10, $100 and $10,000 you DON’T spend.   Guess what?   This...
The Power of Persistence

Tremendous Response

I received a tremendous amount of response to last week’s PCC Update.   This included an inordinate number of unsubscribers.   To be honest, I expected to receive a tremendous response.   Our Cowboy Logic said, “You’re not old until your dreams are replaced by...
The Power of Persistence

Consider the Future

Have you noticed that the most successful and happy people throughout history have been those who made decisions that were based on the future?   It’s true!   Successful people know that nothing stays the same.   The present is different from the past – and the future...