How hard do you want to work?
If you’ve never been a workaholic you ought to give it a try. Certainly, someone starting up their own business has to want to work their ass off 24/7 for years to come. It takes a certain amount of physical stamina and a great sense of humor. Still, if you’ve never given yourself totally to something, you should give it a try. Unquestioning commitment and mind numbing labor do bring on a certain spiritual quality.
I know you’re thinking, but I’m going to make it big and go live on the beach. To that I say, only if your father built the business, handed it to you and you didn’t screw it up. Yeah, but what about guys like Ben and Jerry? They’re always smiling and green. Sure but, they still worked their asses off.
People who like to live a cloistered monks or do single-handed around the world sailing races are good workaholics. If you’re the kind of person who has a significant other you need to discuss this entire issue with them. People who work all the time don’t get to see much of their spousal equivalents.
Before you start your own business, know the answer to the question.
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2 opinions for How hard do you want to work?
jen_chan, writer SureFireWealth.com
Oct 23, 2007 at 1:14 am
I have never been a workaholic. Growing up, I have been pretty lucky to have had good results despite making little effort. Unfortunately, when the time comes that I do want to give my 110% effort on a certain project, I find myself having great difficulty. The momentum feels alien and I have a hard time keeping myself focused on one specific task. On the other hand, my significant other has always been a workaholic. He can’t live without work. And although he has a lot on his plate, he still makes sure to have time for me. It’s the one or two days that he can take his mind off work although stray phone calls often find their way in sometimes.
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