TEP Talk: Past + Predictions
On a cold, dreary day last week, we thought there was no better way to spread some warmth and holiday cheer than by hosting a Cocktail Talk: Past + Predictions at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) – complete with a cozy fire (pit) and delicious drinks, of course.
Armed with hot chocolate, marshmallows, Irish Cream, and a couple of festive ales, we caught up with our community members around a flaming fire to discuss our future predictions for 2021 and what should stay behind from 2020.
It’s no surprise that the majority of those who attended (57%) agreed one thing we all wanted to say goodbye to in 2020 is COVID-19. “Masks” was the second most popular response, with one individual touting “not putting myself first” as something they wanted to leave in 2020. Cheers to #selfcare!
As for what’s to come in the new year, future predictions varied, with responses including:
Public health will be improved
People will appreciate traveling and other cultures more
More people will continue to work collaboratively for a common goal, like working on the vaccine quickly
A few members cited concerns about politics (and Atlanta traffic) getting worse before it gets better, and others mentioned their hopefulness for a return to normalcy. All in all, people predicted that 2021 will be better than 2020.
And while we certainly don’t have a crystal ball to tell us exactly what’s going to happen next, we can ensure we’re doing everything we can to stay strong in these uncertain times and remember that staying connected with others is vital to our mental and physical health.
That’s why our focus here at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club being centered around providing productive collaborations in a curated environment designed to foster growth and innovation is so important. We more than understand the power of human connection, we exude it every day. Whether it’s through our shared workspace or our events, we help nurture and shape connections that otherwise may not have happened.
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What are you wanting to leave behind in 2020? Do you have any predictions for 2021? Let us know in the comments below!