It’s the first day of October – time to get this show on the road!
Just to give you an idea of what I’ll be doing here:
This blog is aimed at people driven by ideals, dreams and passion who have built their own unconventional business, people interested in sustainability (business and this planet) and people interested in alternative approaches to business, work, communication and community.
I’ll be posting once a week on:
- business basics and survival tips
- alternatives to traditional business management
- case studies of people that are doing great business their own way
… no doubt other things will come up as well.
I’m looking forward to connecting with you – I know there are a lot of unconventionalists out there.
Let the fun begin…
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These days, being unconventional is almost a must. With 16 people for every open job in this country, it’s going to be those talented and innovative outliers who win the day.
Kim, I like where you’re headed with this. I think the real trick is knowing when to be unconventional and when to do things in the usual way. There will always be some things where the usual way is conventional because it’s most effective. But these days it seems like that’s the exception rather than the rule. Anyways, I see lots of value in what you’re doing here, and wish you lots of success!
What a breath of fresh air, especially for those suffering in the stagnant corporate machine. Kudos and thanks for doing good work!
We can’t completely ditch the mainstream like Mike says but it’s important to always question the conventional ways and be willing to embrace the unknown sometimes. Look forward to reading some more!
@Joshua – Good point. On this topic, Corbett Barr has just released a great eBook called New Economy Superstar that talks about the opportunities in the New Economy for ‘the small and agile’ – small independent businesses and smart, motivated individuals. Definitely worth a read (and it’s free).
http://www.freepursuits.com/new-economy-superstar#more-2781
@Mike and @Liz – I think the assumption that all established work practices should be abolished is no better than the assumption that established work practices should not be questioned. Instead of making either assumption, decide what stays or what goes based on whether it fits with your values and gets the results you want. Sometimes things just need to be tweaked, sometimes thrown out completely. And as Liz said, there’s also a time to embrace the unknown!
@Victoria – Thanks for your comment – happy to be providing fresh air.