Mike Tyson used to say everybody has a strategy. That is, until you are punched in the mouth.This quip holds true in the boxing ring as it does in the realm of business. And as if punches were not destabilizing enough, this season served up curveballs and zingers galore. Many business owners have had to wear many hard hats in rapid succession. That’s what happens when one moment you are the fire department and the next you are the police force, and then maintenance guy. That thought was on my mind as I heard stories of resilience from these entrepreneurs – two of East Africa’s finest. They are also my former classmates. We last met in 2019.For the entrepreneurs that have held on to the ropes through the storm, we are entering a season of great prosperity. It’s time to steady the ship, throw excess baggage overboard, trim the sails, and position yourself. And if you must – disembark with all the valuable cargo and the remaining useable pieces, burn the ship, say a prayer and build bigger, and better.