Outside traditional work schedules, I’ve had a real bitch of a time figuring out how much is enough.
This isn’t new.
One of the best things about big companies is structure.
Here’s your start time.
Here are your TPS reports.
When you’re done, you can log off (in your head, don't you dare leave before 5.)
Left to my own devices, as I have been for much of my career, there’s no official document that says “you’ve done enough.”
So… I just don’t stop.
That’s caused problems. Guilt. Anxiety.
I’ve talked to other freelancers who land a steady corporate gig and suddenly find themselves bored out of their skulls. It's a different pace when layers and layers of eyes on aren't responding to their chats.
But that boredom? Sometimes it’s worth it for the stability.
As I get older, I really get the stability angle.
But here’s the rub:
You can be crushing your metrics, acing your reviews, and still get tossed aside because stock price.
Control is an *illusion* in this market.
So what do you do if you don’t want to get laid off?
Be your own boss.
But if you’re going to be your own boss, give yourself one thing:
A time of day where you’ve done *enough*.
The beauty of building your own thing is you can design workflows that serve you - not the sales department.
I promise you I’m in a three-piece suit as I write this, but...
you could do a decent amount of business in your sweats if that works better for you.
No 37 pieces of flair required.
I’m not saying your business will be a success if you take off early every day and go to the beach…
But your mental health might be.
The job is never done.
Make a plan.
Make a schedule.
Big picture that thing.
Let yourself off the hook.
I bet you’ve done enough.
