PerspectivesFixing the Roof Before it RainsSimon FirthMar 25, 2008 at 12:37 AMSave ArticleSave ArticleFailed to save articlePlease try againFacebookShare-FBTwitterShare-TwitterEmailShare-EmailCopy LinkCopy LinkEconomic booms test our character just as much as economic busts. Simon Firth comments. Sponsored See Comments