Archive for the 'Freedom of Self-Employment' Category

Sep 03 2008

I’m Not Ready Yet

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 108 views

Often an employee who wants the freedom of being her own boss will make a statement about her lack of readiness. Have you considered what makes us ready or not? Readiness is a self-described, subjective state of being that is not usually given the consideration it deserves.

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Aug 18 2008

The Prize Is the Pursuit

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 51 views

Many who claim that they want the freedom, fulfillment and prosperity of being their own boss, actually don’t believe that it’s possible for them. If they did they’d at least be in pursuit of self-employment happiness. Our United States forefathers, in our Declaration of Independence wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

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Jul 31 2008

Seize the Freedom of Self-Employment

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 558 views

Fear around the lack of money keeps many stuck within the slavery of employment. I believe more would seize the freedom of self-employment if they truly understood the value of the freedoms they have willingly given up. Most seasoned self-employed individuals joyously place a higher value on their continued freedom and would not give it up even for much more money.

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Jun 03 2008

Make Your Move to the Freedom of Self-Employment

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 104 views

Many talk about the wonderful freedoms of self-employment, but they wait to make their move. They have made up all kinds of reasons why now just isn’t the right time. But if they take the time to look within, they know they’re lying to themselves.
Here’s the truth. Most folks are more ready to make their [...]

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May 29 2008

Speak Freely or Die

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 56 views

In the spring of 1970 just after the Kent State shootings things were extremely tense on college campuses. My campus at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) was no exception. It was a time of drastic transformation, courage and unrest. Yet during those pressure-packed days the IUP administration made an uncharacteristically wise decision. Black Power [...]

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Apr 08 2008

Why Responsibility is the Key to Work Life Freedom

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 99 views

Why do so many who say they want the freedom of being their own boss remain employed?
According to a recent Intuit survey, 72% of Americans say they would rather work for themselves and 67% say they regularly or constantly think about quitting their jobs.
So why haven’t more actually made the move that they say they [...]

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Mar 25 2008

What keeps you from making the leap to your work life freedom?

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 107 views

Regular readers of this blog know that I compare employment to slavery. Think that’s too harsh?
Look at this dictionary definition for slavery “…the state of being under the control of another person.” Or look at these synonyms for slavery: drudgery, constraint and subjections, or these antonyms: emancipation, freedom and liberty. If the shoe fits…
I’m not [...]

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Oct 13 2007

Screw Going Back to School

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 99 views

How many times have you heard this from confused folks who have yet to find their true calling?
“I’m thinking about going back to school.”
Screw that! Why? Because the odds are excellent that more education and/or additional credentialing isn’t necessary to get to the level of success, freedom and work fulfillment that you desire.
I’m not anti-education. [...]

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Oct 05 2007

Is it Your Time for Work Life Freedom?

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 78 views

Okay, it’s time to put up or shut up about this business of making your dreams come true. I’m directly speaking to those of you who have believed your own excuses for far too long, or who are biding your time, waiting for your ship to come in. (Update: There are no ships headed [...]

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Sep 25 2007

The Liberty of Inspired Self-Expression through Self-Employment

Published by Tom Volkar under Freedom of Self-Employment | Email This Post Email This Post | 72 views

Our country’s forefathers claimed our independence from oppression by declaring our rights to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When it comes to work, we exercise these rights by engaging in activities that bring us alive and inspire us to joyfully be who we are. So why settle for less? If you’re working for [...]

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