© 2008 by Peter Allan C. Mariano
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No, this is not another reality game show. This is just my response to the ongoing economic crisis that the world is facing right now. With more and more people losing their jobs (and in the US – losing their homes to foreclosures) it would seem a wise decision to become an entrepreneur. I have made that decision a few months ago when I availed of the voluntary resignation program that my company was offering. The amount I got was not that much, but it was enough to sustain me for a while as I set-up my home business.
It was a struggle at the beginning and the returns were not that much compared to what I was getting when I was working. However, my corporate work was really taking a toll on me and my health, and I found myself drifting farther away from my family. Now that my home based business is starting to pick up, I was getting reassurances that I have made the right decision. I am using my passion for writing and arts in my business, and the time I spent with my family in their happy moments is priceless.
Browsing the internet, you can find stories of remarkable entrepreneurial spirit from simple folks and individuals. I am not talking about big-time business celebrities, but I’m referring to ordinary people like you and me who had nothing else but their drive to succeed. Take Jared Metz for example. He is young but he is making waves in New York helping businesses get the much needed financing to make their projects flourish. There are more stories out there and I will try to post them here as much as I can.
Now, if what I described above has got you thinking or contemplating of quitting your job and becoming an entrepreneur like Jared Metz, you should ask yourself the following questions first:
a) Are you ready for much bigger challenges than what corporate life is currently giving you?
Working for a company means responsibilities related to your job, but such responsibilities are limited to your job function – and your pay grade. As an entrepreneur, your scope of responsibilities widens and you have to get involved with all aspects of the job.
b) Do you feel that your life is unbalanced right now?
If you spend 12 or more hours at work, and then all your remaining time (and even weekends) is spent on commuting and trying to catch some sleep – then you definitely lack balance in your life. Take time to contemplate what your priorities in life are.
c) Do you feel that your current job is not your destiny, and that you have lost your passion in life?
You got the talent but you end up working in a call center. You feel that you have wasted that talent in a job that pays but lacks the fuel to drive your passion. It would probably be time to consider leaving that job and build a business based on your passion. This is what Jared Metz did when he used his drive and talent for deal making and negotiation.
My advice to you if you got that entrepreneurial itch is to sleep on it for a few days. It might go away after a few nights’ rest. But if the drive is still there, gnawing at your insides, then you have to stop and reconsider. Do your research and learn from people, and you might get your answers.
That’s better than entering a reality game show.
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Peter Allan Mariano
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