In the face of uncertainty

Be optimistic: A man carries a child on his back as they visit an annual lights festival in a Beijing shopping mall. The months-long festival spans Christmas and New Year, giving retailers a chance to boost sales as they ring in the new year.

By the time you read this article, we are on the threshold of a new year. Many business folks have expressed their sentiments on the coming year — some are optimistic and some not so. The truth of the matter is that while all of us want to be optimistic, fear and uncertainty linger.

If only we can gaze into a crystal ball at the beginning of each year and see into our future.