A few mornings each week, I go for a run on a trail by my house. I have to do it early if I want to escape without having lost half my body weight in sweat.
And on my way back from the run, I walk on a busy road where people are driving to work. I always laugh at the faces I see in the car. The sun’s at just the right angle where it’s streaming into their eyes. Plus, it’s early morning so everyone looks exhausted. They look like zombies.
I laugh at their faces, then I take it as a reminder how lucky I am that I get to walk back home, shower, then do something I love at my home. I don’t have to have that miserable look on my face going to a job I hate, because I’m an entrepreneur—yes, that’s smugness you read in my words. And I’m sorry.
I even wish the faces could experience this entrepreneur lifestyle—what it’s like to work for yourself at a job you love. But I realize, they probably never will. Even if they have a great idea for their own company.
The thing is, I don’t think I’ve ever had a job I don’t like. And that’s not because all of my jobs were awesome. But I actually love work. I love work so much, that I’m willing to do even more work than necessary in order to grow my own business.
I realize, entrepreneurship is for people who love work. Even people who aren’t starting their own business can be entrepreneurs of sorts at their job. They can come up with new ideas, put in the extra effort, and work to make their boss a success.
None of those people have to go to work with zombie looks on their face. They can all be excited about their job if they choose to be. If they choose to be an entrepreneur at their workplace.
I love this. 🙂