Remember a while back I wrote about my best mate who was starting his own business?Well, he’s doing it and he’s being successful at it.
Of course I knew he would, and while there’s been the odd rough day – ie: when it snowed – he’s enjoying himself, which is more important than many people give it credit for.
Yes, I know money is important – and for some people, it’s about survival rather than lifestyle – but enjoying what you do is often overlooked in favour of the size of the pay cheque and I think that’s a shame because in my experience, enjoyment tends to keep you in a company for far longer than just a semi-decent salary.
And that’s why I find it amazing companies don’t really invest in culture.
Of course, part of that is because many don’t know what it really is.
Mistaking it for free food rather than a sense of belonging to something bigger, more important, more powerful.
But then, when a lot of companies will u-turn on their supposed beliefs in a bid to win a new account, I guess it’s not that surprising.
And that’s why I think Paul is creating something far more valuable than just a cash machine, but something that is an investment in his happiness and ability to forge his future, which is – at the end of the day – far more fulfilling than earning cash in a job you don’t like.
The amount of people I meet who say they don’t like what they do but don’t do anything about changing it.
I don’t mean just in terms of changing their job, but changing their approach to their job.
Look, I get it if your income is your families livelihood, but you’d be amazed how many of these comments come from people who just want to moan rather than change.
I get it … moving can seem daunting, especially if you want to move to do your own thing, but to them I say one thing …
Be more like Paul.