[LWN] ?? The Hawaiian Snowman

Here’s a story from when I lived on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Every Christmas, the locals would look up at Mauna Kea, the island’s biggest volcano, hoping to see a fresh layer of snow at the summit.

If we got lucky, that’s when things got interesting.

People would load up their trucks with snow, haul it down to the beaches, and build snowmen right there in the sand.

Picture it — a snowman sitting under a palm tree, the ocean rolling in behind it.

It was surreal.

But here’s the best part — some years, Mauna Kea stayed bare.

No snow.

Did that stop anyone? Not a chance. Instead, they got creative and built sandmen instead.

Same idea, just a different material.

You’d see these sandy figures riding around in the back of pickups or standing proudly on the beach.

What stuck with me wasn’t just the tradition—it was the mindset. No snow? No problem.?

The islanders didn’t sit around complaining.

They made it work.

They had fun with what they had.

And honestly?

That’s a lesson that applies to just about everything.

And this is just one of the many reasons why I love Hawaii.

Lessons For Amazon Sellers: When things don’t go as planned, don’t panic.

Get creative.

Whether it’s fixing a supply chain issue or figuring out how to make your product stand out, adaptability will keep you ahead of the game.

Lesson For Business Owners: Sometimes the tools or resources you think you need aren’t available.

That’s okay.

Look around, figure out what you do have, and find a way to make it work.

This mindset can turn obstacles into opportunities—and keep your business moving forward.

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