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Ben Levy's avatar

There’s worlds of truth in this. But there’s also a little bit of warning.

Because unless the thing you’re good at involves some elements of posting, audience-building, and/or business strategy, you’re not gonna have any idea how to make it work yourself.

Established businesses are a bit like social networks in that regard. They’re not something you own, but they do give you the basics to ply your trade (assuming you pass their “test”).

I’m all for folks breaking out in their own. I did it over five years ago and it’s been fantastic for me. I just want people to understand that if it doesn’t work immediately it could be due to a whole host of skills they’ve never had to develop before. And if they’re not willing to? Then continue chasing employment.

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Josh Walker's avatar

I spot no lies. Running something of your own takes a ton of skills, often ones people couldn’t imagine until they’re in it. And the constant need to learn more to succeed more is high. There isn’t a ton of sitting on hands so to speak.

That’s partially why I think that solo business is a generalists game. Someone who actually gets joy out of testing out new things and learning a lot about different disciplines.

People who aren’t ready for that level of experiential learning should heed your advice

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Yvonne Gerner's avatar

You know the game is broken when they don't even allow you to stock the shelves in the supermarket although you've stocked your own pantry longer than that store existed. But yeah, a 16 year old will be better at this....

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Josh Walker's avatar

Yeah this game is broken as hell. The same thing happened with my wife trying to find a job unfortunately

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Vince Mao's avatar

When you look up, you realize you're on the beach and building your castle a little too close to the shore and the tide is rising.

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Josh Walker's avatar

The analogy of our times right there

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Cookie's avatar

Way too many people just want to get paid a living wage. They will never make this jump. They don't understand and I'm not going to explain it to them. No one had to explain this to me so what's their excuse?

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Josh Walker's avatar

I still gotta try to get more people outta there- feels like a worthwhile pursuit

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Cookie's avatar

They gotta get themselves out of there. Morpheus didn't put that pill down Neo's throat. Cypher took it willingly and regretted it. Ya heard

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Karol Górski's avatar

When was your first time realizing it?

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Josh Walker's avatar

When I was in my 20s - I realized the whole game was broke

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Karol Górski's avatar

what business are you running now?

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Quietly Rich Dad's avatar

This is exactly why I can’t sit through job interviews anymore without laughing inside.

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Josh Walker's avatar

Sammmeee it’s a ridiculous game

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