"Train yourself to think like an entrepreneur." - advice from Laura Vanderkam
First suggestion is:
"What skills do I have or can I learn that I enjoy using?"
In business there are generalists and specialists. Which one are you?
A specialist has a particular skill. They either went to school for it or picked it up on the job. They are very knowledgeable. They might not be the most knowledgeable person on the topic in the world BUT for a particular group or company they are it. These folks are paid well.
A generalist is someone who might have started of as a specialist i.e. Henry Ford, and later on evolved to be the founder, owner, and CEO of the company. He prided himself on being a generalist. Once during a trial he was belittled because he was ignorant (not a specialist). His response was that if he needs a lawyer, he hires a lawyer. If he needs an engineer, he hires an engineer. As a generalist he was paid very very well.
So pick up some skill, get good at it, and eventually transition into a generalist. Simple? No. Worthwhile? Yes!
Today's question is:
"What skill do you have or can you learn that you would enjoy using?"
First suggestion is:
"What skills do I have or can I learn that I enjoy using?"
In business there are generalists and specialists. Which one are you?
A specialist has a particular skill. They either went to school for it or picked it up on the job. They are very knowledgeable. They might not be the most knowledgeable person on the topic in the world BUT for a particular group or company they are it. These folks are paid well.
A generalist is someone who might have started of as a specialist i.e. Henry Ford, and later on evolved to be the founder, owner, and CEO of the company. He prided himself on being a generalist. Once during a trial he was belittled because he was ignorant (not a specialist). His response was that if he needs a lawyer, he hires a lawyer. If he needs an engineer, he hires an engineer. As a generalist he was paid very very well.
So pick up some skill, get good at it, and eventually transition into a generalist. Simple? No. Worthwhile? Yes!
Today's question is:
"What skill do you have or can you learn that you would enjoy using?"
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