Ascent Strategic hibernation is fast approaching…

December 16, 2022

Apparently, bears hibernate in winter due to freezing temperatures and the scarcity of food.

Here at Ascent, we hibernate as well, but for somewhat different reasons. Some of our experts call it “the need for sanity.” Some explain it as, “I can’t believe the 2024 election cycle has already started… MAKE IT STOP.” Others are just longing for some much-deserved downtime.

Whatever the reason, rest assured we will not be taking the whole winter off (to some people’s dismay). We will, however, be taking a long winter nap starting on December 23rd and continuing through January 2nd. If there’s an emergency and you need to wake up the Ascent bears, please enter the cave cautiously, and preferably with some food. Or, for your own safety, email us at info@ascent-strategic.com.

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