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When Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote, \u201cHow do I love thee, let me count the ways,\u201d she wasn\u2019t talking about her life as a poet, but we\u2019re borrowing that idea anyway.\u00a0 Our list isn\u2019t nearly as poetic as hers, but it\u2019s every bit as passionate.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Control over time.<\/strong> Self-bossers are more likely to plan their work around their\u00a0<\/p>\n bio-rhythms, not a timeclock.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a No supervisor.<\/strong> Being self-directed builds confidence and maturity.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a Imagination stays fit.<\/strong> Our creative spirit is like a muscle and needs frequent workouts to keep it in top operating form.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Office can be anywhere.<\/strong> We get to decide if we\u2019ll work at the beach, in our RV or in our home office.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Time for creative excursions<\/strong>. Knowing how important it is to gather ideas all the time, we work frequent jaunts into our schedule and let ourselves be inspired.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a No rush hour traffic.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a No fast food. <\/strong>Not only do we save money but eating healthy is easier when we have time to prepare good food.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a A more balanced life.<\/strong> Smart self-bossers begin by figuring out what\u2019s important to them and find ways to spend time on the top priorities which include not working too.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Lifelong learning. <\/strong>Having experienced jobs where continuous learning was not valued, we now design our own curriculum of formal and informal learning.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Pet friendly office.<\/strong> Fluffy and Fido can be part of our staff.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Custom-tailored benefits.<\/strong> While we have familiar benefits like health insurance and vacation time, self-bossers might give themselves other benefits like weekly massages or exciting sabbaticals.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a Constant personal growth.<\/strong> Our businesses call us to keep growing and discovering new talents and wisdom.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a The coolest friends.<\/strong> Entrepreneurial souls tend to be fun and fascinating. Building a personal network of such friends is a joy.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a No office politics.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a Great tax deductions.<\/strong> Our tax system favors the very wealthy and self-bossers.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a No dress code.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re funky or conservative, your wardrobe won\u2019t be decided by a memo.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a A variety of work. <\/strong>We resist doing the same thing day in and day out and our businesses reflect our love of different activities.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a Learn talent management.<\/strong> Self-discovery leads to finding our biggest assets and making the most of them.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u221a Be a positive role model<\/strong>. When we follow our dreams, we set the best example for our kids and others who we don\u2019t even know are taking inspiration from our lead.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a Longevity. <\/strong>Yup, we\u2019ll probably live longer and happier lives by honoring the promptings of our hearts.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Master crowd control. <\/strong>We can go to the movies on Tuesday afternoon or bank when there\u2019s no line. Not only is this efficient, it eliminates a lot of stress.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Practical mental health.<\/strong> Do you think it\u2019s healthier to spend time problem-solving or complaining? Entrepreneurship, by its very nature, enhances mental health.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a Meet fascinating people.<\/strong> As our businesses take us out into the world, we begin to encounter new and interesting folks we\u2019d have never met any other way.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Feed our adventurous spirit.<\/strong> What others call uncertainty, we see as a passport to a rich life that keeps our curiosity busy.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Learn personal responsibility.<\/strong> If our parents and schools didn\u2019t teach us this vital lesson, our businesses certainly will.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Naps.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u221a Unlimited financial potential.<\/strong>\u00a0 We get to decide our money goals and create ways to reach them. What a lovely notion.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a Harmony.<\/strong> Self-bossers are more likely to live in alignment with their deepest values.\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u221a FREEDOM.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHAT WOULD YOU ADD TO THE LIST?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 When Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote, \u201cHow do I love thee, let me count the ways,\u201d she wasn\u2019t talking about her life as a poet, but we\u2019re borrowing that idea anyway.\u00a0 Our list isn\u2019t nearly as poetic as hers, but it\u2019s every bit as passionate. \u221a Control over time. Self-bossers are more likely to plan…<\/p>\n