5 Ways Entrepreneurship Will Force You to Rethink Your 9–5 Career
When you work for yourself, working for someone else will never be the same
As a member of the US Navy, you will find out real quick how much you despise taking orders. Don’t get me wrong — I have no problem obeying my superiors.
The problem is that I’m always obeying my superiors.
Eventually, you crave freedom and the privilege to become your own boss. You yearn for the time and opportunity to go your own way. The ability to make your own money, on your own terms. To set your own hours and choose how your life will play out. Whether you succeed or fail is entirely up to you — and that’s the beauty of entrepreneurship.
It’s not about the money, but having ownership of the direction of your life.
So after nearly 6 years of service to my country, I decided to give entrepreneurship a shot and strike out on my own. I started freelance writing and decided to use my skillset in writing to my advantage. While it hasn’t been easy, it has revolutionized my approach to work.
When you become an entrepreneur, you take life into your own hands.
