Why we don't work as hard for the boss, when he is us?

[Dien Rice]

Originally Posted by unpinkpanther

When you become your own boss, you now have
TWO jobs: you are now both BOSS and EMPLOYEE.

It took me time to fully realize this, and to
apply it.

I had to get into BOSS mode to plan out the
work to be done, and then get into EMPLOYEE
mode to get the job done.

I try to make this clear to anyone I see who
wants to work for himself/herself.

Thanks, unpinkpanther!

That's a great point I had forgotten...

It does take a completely different mindset!

I think it relates to what Gordon said earlier (in a different thread), that many people who want "business coaching," actually want a "surrogate boss"...

They're very uncomfortable with being the "boss" themselves (even if their only employee is himself or herself)!

I find that I often give better advice to other people, than I apply to myself...

I finally seem to have "solved" that by looking at my "future" self... I think when I do that, I'm a lot more objective...

It may sound crazy, but I guess the "proof is in the pudding" (but it seems to be working so far)...

Best wishes,

Dien