When you've been an employee for years, it can feel like there's no option other than endlessly punching in and out.
If you find yourself feeling that way, consider these questions:
What if you did your own thing?
What could you accomplish if you dared to test your skills in the open market?
Here's the perspective I took back in 2019:
In my current role, I was already taking a gamble.
I was risking my time and skills on a company's vision, and my growth potential was in the hands of other people around me.
So, I chose to invest that risk in my own potential instead.
Maybe you could do the same?
Unlike being an employee, when you're the person running the show, the stakes might actually be lower.
Any small failure isn't some blemish on your record — you don't get put on some performance improvement plan.
You pivot, reassess, and relaunch. You set your own timeline and your own definition of success.
In the traditional job, the best-case scenario is often that you prove your worth and slowly climb the ladder.
But when you work for yourself, every single thing you do is a direct investment in you.
You are the business, and how fast you improve isn't dictated by some manager's choices. It's your own willingness to learn, apply, and figure stuff out.
So, if you're getting tired of a lack of control, maybe it's time to consider a different path.
One where the promise you're gambling on is your own.
Here's how to start: https://lnkd.in/eAsjbBHv
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8moThis one is an instant save Usman. Great compilation of really great reflections. So many points resonated from this one. Thanks for sharing.