In another 12 months I travelled internationally in average twice a month, I also covered many domestic miles as well. With a total number of more than 60 individual flights, it is safe to say beyond any expectation that flying became a good commodity defining my life in 2016. Added to the mix, the affordable fares we enjoyed this year have helped the growth of my companies and this is something I particularly appreciate, especially when my companies pay for my tickets.
A process of decentralization of business that started after 2011 has seen me travel progressively more over the years. In 2016, Adrian Roche Co., Ltd has strengthen its presence in all the countries we do business in with a more consolidated regional zone in Asia. This year, we grew in all our major countries and entered others which once were likely seen as difficult. We have acquired new relationships and now, my companies work with the talents of about 20 people who do their best and deliver their best on a daily basis. They work with us due to a style that keeps them fascinated, that relates well to all they do and helps them grow professionally. We are now companies that attract people in several countries.
Along the way I must say that while we created good relationships there have been some sour moments, but that’s OK, success is not created without struggle and when enemies arose, they were clearly identified and gracefully lead in their own direction. When and where they thought they were causing harm to my companies, we knew and looked at them with maturity while being elsewhere they don’t know or suspect. We learned in my companies that fighting fights against enemies doesn’t return good results so, we let them go their own ways and allowed them to take care of themselves.
Personally, in all the travel covered, my driving principle has always been the same “Land, get the job done and fly.” This constant iteration of motivational passion has exceeded the level of expectations of the people who need me and has driven me to go beyond the extra mile. Yes, once again I have worked very hard and this year was a year when absolutely no effort was spared in the pursue of solid quality. Doing what is right for clients took a new dimension and investing in growth by recognition of effort was never questioned. This year, I said thank you as much as I could, even when I didn’t have to and it is due to this reason that in 2016 I stand prouder than ever for all achieved.
Leaning towards the life side of things I must say that the year went fast, perhaps faster than previous years. With no difference between weekday and weekend, life was a healthy mix of great moments intermingled with work. I have no clear recollection of having taken a vacation, but there were vacation-like moments in work moments that amounted to the same outcome and provided some rest.
Seeing my daughters grow another year and planning for the next steps in all dimensions of life around a multidimensional work reality, has given me great joy. Whenever I had a moment to look at life in my half-day off Saturdays I did and reflected on a future that continues to deliver happiness to all my valued people in life. They are my highest motivation to keep going, keep flying and keep developing great thinkers who deliver great work.
As 2016 gives way to another year, I am grateful to all people who have been with me this year and who read me for all their many reasons. Whatever they may be, thank you.
