Comments on: Stuck? You may need somebody to stand by you

By: Louis Rosas-Guyon

Louis Rosas-Guyon — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:24:38 +0000

One of the driving factors in the cycle of creative destruction is anchored in technological innovation. Counter to popular opinion, I believe that all technology is disruptive. As new tech emerges it causes shifts that lead to instabilities. As the pace of technological innovation speeds up we will see faster and faster cycles of disruptions leading to destruction.

There is a silver lining though to the doom and gloom. By striking out as an entrepreneur you don’t detach yourself from the cycles but you put yourself in a position to respond directly to them. As an employee in a company you are reliant on the foresight of your superiors. But if they are idiots, you suffer. By escaping from the corporate cubicle you put yourself in the driver’s seat.

And that’s the only place I want to be.

Great article! Thanks for your wisdom.

By: Happiness Is Better

Happiness Is Better — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:15:32 +0000

Very inspiring post! The part of the article about Rafe Eric Briggs really struck a cord with me. It reminded me how I need to remember to enjoy the journey as we can not take anything for granted.

Great post!

By: Victoria Miles

Victoria Miles — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:11:49 +0000

Pam, an absolutely inspiring post. Thank you very much for such an uplifting article (and music).

Vicky

By: TSC

TSC — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:53:47 +0000

A very nice post – the worse things get, the more we should be supporting each other. Love the site too!

By: Robin - FiredUP Careers

Robin - FiredUP Careers — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:34:52 +0000

Wonderful post. As a Career Coach I speak with people every day who have lost their jobs in this down economy and it is heart-wrenching; the stress of finding income to feed the family, pay debt and keep a roof over one’s head.

The list you provide is a reminder about how much we can do for one another and that it’s ok to ask for help, seek help and “be help”, as you pointed out.

Thank you…
Robin Ogden
http://www.firedupcareers.com

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:37:29 +0000

Fantastic post and video. That video is what success in life is all about – collaboration and fun.

Thanks for always making us think.

By: Louise Garver

Louise Garver — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:50:13 +0000

Your post is a timely reminder of the very things we need to keep in mind in any economic situation. In the pace of daily activities, it’s easy to get caught up in the media’s incessant doom and gloom reports — and think we are powerless. When actually we are not. There’s so much that is positive that we can do. Congratulations on your new book, Pam! Can’t wait to read it.

By: Kare

Kare — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:58:34 +0000

yes you are prescient…. non-corp work is growing….

Relatedly Pam, I’ve been listening to Tina Brown (The Beast) talk on an NPR interview about the burgeoning gig nation (she wrote an article on the topic)… as i am, well, working on my current gig.

Reminds me of Marci Alboher’s book Slash Life. As a speaker/author/coach/start-up partner the patchwork life is working for me right now yet i identify with the big choices one sometimes has to make as Jon is….

When you next visit the Bay Area, love to see you somewhere near here in Sausalito + eager to read your new book

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:57:36 +0000

I’ve pondered the whole “horrible” economy thing for a while now. And, then I did what 95% of the people in my life think I’m insane for – while most are trying to hang onto jobs, I quit mine. My job was stable and secure (mental health therapist) – but I am only in my twenties and I was already so burnt out and exhausted that I, as a person, wasn’t feeling very secure or stable. 95% of the people I know have told me I’m crazy and stupid and irresponsible.

Fortunately, it’s the other 5% that matter – the ones who know I am creative and intelligent and powerful. I think we forget sometimes that security and stability are an illusion – we decide what makes us secure. I know there have been a number of times I felt very secure only to have my life turned upside down – like when my partner died unexpectedly.

And whether my life is turned upside down by a death or illness or by quitting a career I worked for for years – those amazing people stand by me and remind me who I am. They are my touchstones – they make life secure no matter what the economy because they remind me that I am not my job or my bank account or my home. I chose my security – my security is ME.

And I adore that 5% of amazing people who stand by me and remind me of this

By: Jorge Diaz Tambley

Jorge Diaz Tambley — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:18:26 +0000

Great article, right on time for many of us.

BTW The video was fantastic!

regards from Chile