Always Work for Yourself, Not Just for the Company

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Throughout our careers, we spend years honing our skills in a particular area, gradually becoming experts in our field. As we gain experience, we develop the ability to solve complex problems with creativity and efficiency, often coming up with innovative solutions that streamline tasks or even inventing new tools to tackle challenges.

However, if you're not progressing toward expertise in your job, it’s a red flag. Something fundamental may be missing in how you approach your role. Every job should serve as a platform for personal and professional growth.

It’s crucial that, while working for a company, you simultaneously cultivate skills and expertise that are marketable beyond your current position. Think of yourself as a business in your own right. Even when you're on the clock, imagine that you're an independent service provider offering your skills to the company. This shift in perspective will help you see yourself as an entrepreneur, not just an employee.

The Key Takeaway:

Each of us is essentially an individual business, providing valuable services to the companies we work for. The sooner we internalize this mindset, the better prepared we'll be for the future. This perspective liberates us from the constant worry of layoffs or job insecurity, as the expertise we've built becomes an asset that stays with us—whether we’re employed by others or running our own one-person enterprise.



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