(I just sent this email to my lists. I'll try to remember to post a direct link to it tomorrow when we release it)


Today: National Boss's Day
Tomorrow: National Sick of the Boss Day


Today is National Boss's Day!

Wouldn't it be better if it was, "National
Declare Your Independence And Work For
Yourself Day?"

I think so...

I've been running my own companies since I
was 19. Good times and bad times -- all the
"stuff" we've been through over the years --
I wouldn't trade it for anything.

So, we're declaring tomorrow, "National
Sick of the Boss Day!"

And, to commemorate it, we're releasing a
free ebook titled, "29 Things To Do If
You're Sick Of The Boss!"

You're gonna love it...

It's packed with stories of real people who
declared their freedom and now run their own
business.

(Several members of this board included!)

Many of different business paths...

Many of different approaches...

Really a fun read!

Watch for an email tomorrow with details on
it.

Warmly,
JP

Sounds good JP - I'll look forward to that link when you can post it!

You bet...

It's a really nice piece.

Working late late tonight trying to polish off format, links, etc.

I'll try to get a link up pronto Wed.

JP

The challenge is JP is that most people are not good candidates to "be their own boss". After working with thousands of small businesses, it pains me to say that most financially, mentally and emotionally are better off working for someone else.

I've come to that realization too!

I believe that anyone has the ability to do otherwise, but it would take some personal development, a little risk (perceived from the employee), and a little more. I find that most people don't really want to be their own boss.

I'm always surprised how many people I run across who had quit their job, started their own successful business that was just getting to the point of fruition, and then they quit it and go back to being an employee.

It seems to me that most people's mindset is set on being an employee.

I think it's funny that people see being an entrepreneur as being risky, but as being an employee as safe. If anything, I've seen the opposite to be true.

Things that make you go hmmmmm.

Bingo!

Most people couldn't handle running their own business. They'd go
broke in no time trying to do things on their own.

Sadly, in the United States our education system is built to train
people to become employees, not business owners. Same thing
goes with most colleges too.

Damn, I can't tell you how glad I am that I dropped out of high
school. Smartest decision I ever made!

Bingo! Right back at ya Jason.


That's exactly right.


Kids are not really taught business fundamentals. They're taught to listen and follow instructions-- in other words make them "good" employees. They're neither taught nor encouraged to think independently.

True. But even if they were, you'd still end up with virtually the same number of successful business owners and employees. Only difference is that the employees wouldn't be as well trained. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

It's best to let the ambitious, determined folks discover what they're capable of and teach the rest what they're willing to learn in order to get by. Success (in the entrepreneurial sense) is a privilege/reward, not a right.

Dang... lots of technical delays -- but it's finally out!!!

Here ya go -- email sent to my list...