I saw this video on Chris Brogan’s blog and at first thought it looked a little lame. But I continued to watch. I must admit that I see why Chris likes it – this is a great message.
Check it out – only takes 5 minutes.
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You know, this message is not new – but given that over 60% of people hate their jobs …… we must not be listening!
How to stop collecting business ideas and start building real options.
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend months—or even years—thinking about making a change without actually doing anything?
Maybe you’ve considered consulting. Or starting a business. Or investing in real estate. Maybe you enjoy your job but are tired of the bureaucracy and restrictions that come with it.
You keep looking at possibilities.
You watch videos, read books, attend workshops, and talk with friends about what you could do.
But nothing really changes.
I think one reason is simple: There’s no urgency.
If your paycheck stopped Friday, where would your next dollar come from? I’m not suggesting you quit your job. I’m suggesting the opposite. Keep the job. Keep the paycheck. Keep the benefits. But start building something beside it.
This week I got an email from a listener named Denise. She’s 44, she’s been at her company for 11 years, her performance reviews are excellent, and her director has told her directly that she’s one of the most dependable people in the building.
I’m thinking there are rules that matter and ones that are not negotiable. Plus, there is so much more than just yourself and being intensely selfish is ridiculous. Living in this world is about living to serve God by serving others, not about living to serve yourself. Might should of stuck with the “a little lame” response you started with.