Maybe the best impromptu comment on entrepreneurship EVER!
This snippet was published by Peter Nguyen of
careerknowledge.net on
LinkedIn. Clearly I am going to have to rethink
my previous position on LinkedIn, which was made in needless haste.
"Entrepreneurship" is a big word that tends to scare many people.
But it's quite simple: It's about creating a product that you own.
Once you've created it, you can sell it to thousands of people and make lots of money while creating a lot of happiness. Even better news: these customers will help you to constantly improve the product!
The alternative is to get a job, which you can never own and where you cannot create any new product. If you do create a product within a corporate setting, all rights and royalties will belong to the employer.
So young people have a very clear choice: either create a product they own, or find a job they do not and will never own.
Regarding the "long hours," here's my thought: if you have a "long reach," you will not need to work "long hours."
By "long reach," I mean an extensive network of qualified experts and contractors. Why do ALL the work when you can outsource to others who can do it MUCH BETTER than you?
An entrepreneur should focus with laser precision only on what he does BEST, and outsource the rest. In the entrepreneurial game, "excellence" is the key, not "control."
An entrepreneur should focus on maximizing his joy at creating, using his desire, creativity and talents, a product or business that will help him reach his financial (or other) goals. He can only help others (family, community) by the clarity of his personal example. He cannot help them by doing things FOR them because that would teach people that they cannot do it for themselves.
He can only be a crystal-clear example of strong, unstoppable desire and prolific imagination. He can only walk his own unique path.
As others see him, they will think: "Hey, if he can do it, I can do it too!"
"Why aspire to entrepreneurship?" To inspire the world!
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Avoiding abusive language in the workplace
Normally, I don't give in to forwarding stuff that must be traveling all around the Internet. But this one is just too good.
Dear Employees:
It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers.
Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.
We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers.
Therefore, a list of 18 new and innovative phrases has been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.
| # | Try Saying This... | Instead of This... |
| 1 | I think you could use more training. | You don't know what the f___ you're doing. |
| 2 | She's an aggressive go-getter. | She's a f___ing bit__. |
| 3 | Perhaps I can work late. | And when the f___ do you expect me to do this? |
| 4 | I'm certain that isn't feasible. | No f___ing way. |
| 5 | Really? | You've got to be sh___ing me! |
| 6 | Perhaps you should check with... | Tell someone who gives a sh__. |
| 7 | I wasn't involved in the project. | It's not my f___ing problem. |
| 8 | That's interesting. | What the f___? |
| 9 | I'm not sure this can be implemented. | This sh__ won't work. |
| 10 | I'll try to schedule that. | Why the f___ didn't you tell me sooner? |
| 11 | He's not familiar with the issues. | He's got his head up his a__. |
| 12 | Excuse me, sir? | Eat sh__ and die. |
| 13 | So you weren't happy with it? | Kiss my a__. |
| 14 | I'm a bit overloaded at the moment. | F__ it, I'm on salary. |
| 15 | I don't think you understand. | Shove it up your a__. |
| 16 | I love a challenge. | This f___ing job sucks. |
| 17 | You want me to take care of that? | Who the f___ died and made you boss? |
| 18 | He's somewhat insensitive. | He's a pr_ck. |
Labels: diversions
Evangelicals v. Atheists
I'm willing to believe that I can learn something about life in the workplace by observing the way I am treated by evangelical Christians and atheists. My major point is this: they are polar opposites in belief but not in action.
WARNING: this is a generalization, and I'm doing it on purpose. I have run into this -- not every time -- but far too many times.
| Characteristic | Evangelicals | Atheists |
| In treatment of others not like themselves | Hint others may have lesser souls | Hint others may have lesser minds |
| In dialogue with others | Won't listen; too busy praying | Won't listen; too busy scoffing |
| Regarding the mainstream | Believe they know best for others | Believe they should rule others |
| Regarding each other | Believe atheists are responsible for the moral degradation of society | Believe evangelicals are responsible for 2000 years of atrocities |
| Self-righteous? | Yeah, but sometimes will act humble | Yeah, and don't give a shit what you think |
If you are an evangelical or an atheist and you are offended by this, you better look in the mirror. Your customers are seeing what I see.
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