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That's Not For Me

I really appreciated the video “Avoid the Wrong Job” by Stan Christensen. He talked about things to avoid and by avoiding them then we will avoid getting the wrong job.

I have never been one to do something because someone expects me to do it. If I’m going to do it, then it will be my decision. I will not be pushed. My husband can attest to how stubborn and prideful I can be. I do think I can ease up and let others be more of an influence on my life. I do believe that would be beneficial. However, I don’t want to lose my stubbornness completely. I feel like if I learn about my stubbornness and how to use it as a strength it could save me from some iffy situations.

As I read more about entrepreneurs who want to start a Fortune 500 company, I’m feeling more and more that that path is not for me. I don’t feel like I would do best in that scene. I don’t think I’d be able to really let my talents shine. I don’t like to compete, and I feel like those entrepreneurs are Olympian-level competitors. I’m not.

But that does not mean I don’t have a place amongst entrepreneurs. The slow-paced person that I am would do better in a smaller pond than swimming next to Michael Phelps. I’m ok broadening the term entrepreneur to someone who likes the slow lane. You will find entrepreneurs in all kinds of businesses in different places, but I feel like they should all have this in common, and it is what Christensen said, “…put yourself in a position to take advantage of opportunities when they come up.”

I will continue on my entrepreneurial path, in the way I feel like I need to, and not allow myself to be pressured to do something because others think I should do it. I do need to be more open to others’ suggestions, advice, and help, but any decision that I made will be one I make. One that I feel is right for me and my business.

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