Minding My Own Business
Posted on November 24, 2008
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Have you ever wanted to start your own business? It is something I have been thinking about for a long time. There is always something that holds me back though – mainly the need to support my family. Quitting a stable, well paying job to become self employed is a risk I won’t put my family through, especially with the economy the way it is right now.
However, for me it is a dream that just won’t die. I want the freedom and potential wealth that can come from being my own boss. I’m not going to quit my job (yet) to get it though. What I’ve decided to do is make my life my business – “Me, Inc.” Here is what I mean:
- People have jobs, businesses have customers.
- People get paychecks, businesses generate revenue.
- People have bills, businesses have expenses.
- People have stuff (sometimes referred to as “junk”), businesses have assets.
I’m redefining my life in business terms. For example, instead of working for my employer, I provide services under contract to a customer. The money I receive for doing my job isn’t a paycheck, it’s revenue I receive for providing services to my employer (who is now my customer). And so on down the line in each area of my life. Maybe it sounds kind of silly, but I think redefining life in these terms will be beneficial – not only now, but when I’m ready to have a real business of my own.
Cheers,
Ken
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