Steel and Taking Risks

What would our world look like today without steel? How high would the tallest monument be? A couple of days ago, my co-workers and I visited one of our client in the steel industry. It was pretty awesome seeing how things run and the type of machines they use to create their products. We went to two facilities where the workers were mainly men. The only woman there was the receptionist, who I think has to be pretty gutsy to be there all by herself.

From one of the owner of the steel company, I learned that there are two methods to selling steel. First is called Broker, where the sales associates will try to sell what they don't have then get the product later after the sale. Second is called Inventory, which is when they only sell what they already have in stock. It's hard to predict which product will be popular or not, so from a financialist's point of view, Broker would be the best way to go, but it's definitely more risky.

Are you a risk taker? It's interesting to hear what people say when I ask them about what things they would like to do/accomplish before they leave this place. Many people often will think of outdoor activities and places to travel to. Only a few will mention academic success, character improvement, and ways to help others. Why is that?


Doesn't it look like it could be something from Transformers?