Sometimes we think it’s so important that things get ”right” in our professional lives. Well, don’t get me wrong; of course it’s important that it gets right in terms of that you find it inspiring and fulfilling. But it’s not that important that we get it perfectly right on our first try. Nice to hear management gurus like Tom Peters agree that the strategy to win is to try, try once more and then try again. As you know, we have no idea where our professional adventure will take us. Therefore it’s all about taking one step at the time.
And remember – the one that tries the most wins.
Be Your Own Boss.
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupBe your own boss. Nope doesn’t mean you have to start your own business (if you don’t want to). Means you step up and take responsibility for making your time at work count. Don’t waste your potential. Become the hero you’re supposed to be.
Period.
Best Way To Predict The Future.
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupToday planning doesn’t lead to action, it IS action. Action is what changes things. Act your way into the future you’d like to see.
Best way to predict the future? Create it!
Not Having Time Is Just Such A Bad Excuses For Not Realizing Your Dream.
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupI know, we all have excuses for not taking action. That’s just how it is. Then it’s our task to get rid of those excuses and take action to achieve our professional freedom. It’s just that “not having time” is such a stupid excuses for not realizing your dreams. I mean: what could possibly be a better way to spend time than to make your dreams come true? I just don’t get it. So please, skip the time excuse. I’m sure you have enough excuses anyway 😉 Use your time wisely and create the professional life you want!
Winners Are The Ones With Crazy Missions.
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupI basically follow three series: Game of Thrones, Vikings and Silicon Valley. All about more or less crazy visionaries with a bold dream. I’m actually kind of obsessed with people with bold dreams – missions – and the courage (or craziness) to go after that dream/follow their mission. Makes me super happy that many of the experts on future professional life that I talk to seem to agree upon the fact that future winners will be the ones with crazy missions.
What’s your crazy mission?
You Are The Hero In Your Professional Adventure.
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupCreating your ideal professional life means walking an undefined path where no-one has walked before. Very tempting to choose another well-defined and easy-walked path instead. But remember: no-one knows what’s your ideal professional life but you. Walking a pre-defined path might be easier but it won’t lead to your professional freedom.
You are the hero in your professional adventure! Do you dare to accept your quest? Of course you do! 🙂
How Will You Work In The Future?
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupSpending this afternoon proof reading our coming book ”If You Dig It Gig It”. Getting totally excited (again) by today’s endless opportunities to actually create your ideal professional life. Today, you can choose to work in a way that allows you to be your very best self and supports your desired lifestyle. You no longer have to worry about whether your local market is big enough because you can easily reach your tribe globally. You no longer have to force yourself to fit into obsolete structures because if you don’t match a traditional role you can create your own.
Will be super-exciting to see how we will work in the future. I think we will see a lot more people running their own business as a tool to do inspiring work. If you dig it gig it!
A Threat Or An Amazing Opportunity?
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupEverything that can be digitalized will be digitalized. AI and robots will do more and more of what we today consider our work. Easy to get a bit scared – where will it all end? My firm belief is that we will see new opportunities and create new types of work. A unique chance to create the professional life you want! Where you love what you do, work in a way that support your desired quality of life and boost your creativity. To get there we need the courage to try, break free from limiting structures and push our ideas forward. Scary at first. Good news is it gets easier and easier each time.
Our New Book – If You Dig It Gig It.
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupThe Gig Economy offers brand new opportunities for our professional lives. And will probably transform how we work and do business in the future. Exciting times indeed! In our new book, my co-author Per Frykman and I are giving our best thoughts and ideas on how your future professional life in the Gig Economy can be. The book is now in the design process and we’re looking forward to launch it in the end of September.
Learn more about the book here.
The One That Tries The Most Wins.
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupSometimes we think it’s so important that things get ”right” in our professional lives. Well, don’t get me wrong; of course it’s important that it gets right in terms of that you find it inspiring and fulfilling. But it’s not that important that we get it perfectly right on our first try. Nice to hear management gurus like Tom Peters agree that the strategy to win is to try, try once more and then try again. As you know, we have no idea where our professional adventure will take us. Therefore it’s all about taking one step at the time.
And remember – the one that tries the most wins.
Is It Lonely To Run Your Own Business?
entrepreneur, inspiration, next big thing, startupOne of the first questions I get when people find out I run my own business is: Isn’t it lonely? My answer is simple: No.
Actually I felt more alone as an employee – even though I had amazing colleagues around me. Because I had quite a hard time finding out where I belonged and what I was supposed to do with my professional life. Made me think that loneliness might have very little to do with the number of people in the room and a whole lot to do with whether you are in the right place for you or not… If the question of loneliness is stopping you from following your professional dream, check out this.