Reason #4
PANTYHOSE
As I write this, I’m working.
I’m wearing a tank top and shorts. I’ve got my feet propped up on the deck railing as birds sing at the feeder.
When I had a J.O.B., there was a dress code. And rules about what you could have on your desk. There was limited time for lunch, and no time for creativity. And don’t even get me started on pantyhose! Those high heels I wore were a killer by the end of the day too!!
What would you do with a million dollars?
* Give money to charity
* Fund a 529 Plan
* Research cancer
* Retire early
* Travel
* Pay off mortgage
* Tithe to church
* Pay down student loans
* Quit my job
* Spoil my family
* Pay off credit card
* Buy a house
* Invest in my business
* Buy a car
* Invest the money
* Buy a computer
* Go back to school
* Buy an island
* Go on vacation
* Buy parents a house
* Ski everyday
* Buy stuff
* Take care of my family
* Hire a maid
* Become a writer
* Buy a boat
#5 Reason
Your Money doesn’t go as far when you are an employee as almost half your salary will go to taxes.
You get to spend what’s left on living expenses. One of my first self-employed discoveries was that my money went MUCH further- investing in myself or supplies for my business. Owning your own business…helping your dollars expand…It’s a Good Thing!
Reason #6
Focusing on your Weaknesses.
Have you ever heard of a “360?”
That’s when your co-workers and supervisors (and anyone else who wants to chip in) analyze your job performance. You learn all about your weaknesses – and you get a review outlining the ways you need to work on them. Often, people leave these “360” reviews in tears.
In the world of the solo-preneur, we don’t mess with our weaknesses. The motto is Strengthen your Strengths. Hire your Weaknesses. In other words, as you become aware of your weaknesses, you don’t waste your precious energy fixing them.
Reason #7
Many office environments don’t encourage creative thinking or positive energy. Instead, there’s lots of negativity among employees who feel powerless.
In your own business, you set the tone, and you choose who enters your environment. You become deeply personally responsible for every aspect of your life.
This is often more uncomfortable than sitting back and blaming “The Man,” but it will absolutely free you.





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