Entrepreneurs - Could You Handle a "Portfolio Career"? The Pros and Cons
Two feelings that tend to hold us back from taking a risk are low self-esteem and fear.
Self Esteem: you either like yourself or you don't. Low self esteem creates fear. To raise your self esteem, practice positive self talk, embrace your uniqueness (review your assets and strengths), keep a journal and surround yourself with people who believe in you. Jack Canfield is a master of self esteem. I suggest that you purchase or borrow his new book, The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. He covers, with the practical steps to take, 64 success principles.
Fear: holds us back in a plethora of ways. Ask yourself which of the following fear or fears is holding you back: failure, success, I'll get hurt (physically/ emotionally/ psychologically), the unknown, poverty, criticism and loss of love. During my years in the areas of self improvement, I have discovered that most of the people I have worked with fear criticism and success the most. There are also some leaders who want to always be the "winner." Therefore, they avoid risking losing.
What Are Some of the PROS and CONS of Having a "Portfolio Career"?
The PROS: Flexibility, Creativity, Change, Autonomy (being in control), Excitement, Achievement, Development of Expertise and Many Skills, Personal Freedom & Personal Growth, Pleasure Doing What One Likes (actually living our Passion), Risk Taking, Variety, Fast Pace, Leisure Time, Money, Emotional Health, Meaning, Continual Learning. Do these appeal to you?
The CONS: Risk, Change, Lack of Stability, Can Be Overwhelming When Deadlines Overlap, Fast Pace, Lack of Leisure Time, Lack of Money (or financial stability), Pressure, Other People's Opinions, Lack of Company Benefits and Lack of a Regular Routine. If these are distasteful to you, you might not want to consider a "Portfolio Career."
So, what do you think? Could a "Portfolio Career" be the perfect fit for you?
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Chris King is a free agent, professional speaker, storyteller, writer, website creator / designer, and fitness instructor. Chris has what she calls a "Portfolio Career" -- many different careers at the same time. If you wonder if you could handle and love having a "Portfolio Career" you will find a free assessment to take at http://www.creativekeys.net/portfoliocareertest.htm Sign up for her eclectic E-newsletter, Portfolio Potpourri, at http://www.freelanceliving.com You will find Chris' business website at http://www.creativekeys.biz
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