I am my own boss (and so can you!)
This is my last week at ss+k. I’ve had a wonderful two years at the agency and have nothing but nice things to say about the people there.
The last major risk I took was coming to New York without a job three years ago. Look what it got me: colleagues I’ve learned a shitload from, amazingly supportive friends, fascinating conversations over tea and a city I consider home. In fact, if I go back and recall every time I’ve pushed myself outside my comfort zone, I’m always glad I did it.
And lately I’ve been too comfortable. I’ve talked the talk and now it’s time to get off my ass. I see myself running my own businesses in the near future. I see myself building ridiculously awesome things that make the world a more interesting place. In the past I’ve spent time planning, trying to find the right ideas. But one thing I’ve learned is that nothing ever goes according to plan. And you can spend forever planning. That’s what most people do. They keep waiting and waiting until they have enough saved up, find the right idea or until they’re in a position with more responsibility.
But conditions are never perfect. And when we’re so focused on our plans, we lose sight of the openings in front of us. Instead of plans we need habits. Habits of taking risks. Habits of keeping our eyes open for new opportunities. Habits of putting ourselves in situations that force us to grow and change. We can all introduce a little chaos into our lives.
What’s next? I’m working on a few projects that I’ll post in the coming weeks. Aside from that, I’m keeping an open mind and figuring out other ways to pay the rent without working a full-time job. I’m sure you have some ideas too. Let’s talk.
