12 Realistic Reasons to Be Your Own Boss
Discover reasons to be your own boss, get one step closer to running your own business, sell your own stuff and take control of your schedule, with the following list we have compiled for you.
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably thought a time or two about what it would be like to be your own boss. Then you begin to dream about the trouble-free reasons why you should be your own boss… the shorter hours, the bigger paychecks, less stress… and then reality kicks in.
So what really makes it worth working for yourself? Here are twelve realistic reasons to be your own boss.
1. You Call the Shots
Of course, this is one of the more obvious reasons because you don’t have to answer to anybody other than yourself! You make all the calls, and you get to decide which direction your business will grow… without having to run your ideas past anyone else.
2. Realize Your Self-Worth and Abilities
Being a business owner will push you - push you into areas outside your comfort zone. You’ll work harder and longer than you ever thought you would. But what’s great about it, is that you’ll love that work and actually have motivation to do the things you’re doing. You’ll become strategic and develop a mindset you never knew you had.
3. Your Success Depends on You
A lot of people will say, “Oh, you can work as little or as much as you like!” Okay, let’s be real… if you want to make money, you’re going to be working… a lot!
4. Take Control of Your Schedule
I’m not going to say you can work less, (I’ll reiterate, if you want to be successful, you’re going to be working a lot) but now you’ll have the freedom to control when you put those hours in. Enjoy family time - work at night when everybody else is in bed. You are the one to decide where and when you have to be somewhere, when to take your lunch or when to go home.
5. Work-From-Home Possibilities
Depending on the type of business you choose to start, you might have some work-from-home possibilities. Which is great! Well, it is for some people, or it could be distracting for others.
If it’s just a laptop you’re working from, an at-home office is definitely a possibility, or even just a cozy couch! For others, you might begin at home or in the garage, but later grow to work space outside of the home.
6. Express Your Creativity
Being your own boss allows you to be creative… either as little or as much as you want to be. Be creative with your ideas to grow your business, marketing plans, designs, craftsmanship, etc.
7. Enjoy the Work
Like I said earlier, you’re going to be working… a lot! But what makes all that work worth it? The fact that you’ll take pride in what you’re doing. When you make the decision to start your own business, you’ll probably base your business around the things you enjoy doing, things you’re good at, or something you have an interest in. Because of that, you have motivation to work longer and harder to achieve your goals.
8. Become an Expert
Working for yourself allows your learning possibilities to be limitless. You’re in the trenches doing all of the hands-on work, knowing every aspect of your business. You’ll probably be doing most of the work yourself, whether it be crafting, creating amazing products, designing things, or selling books… you’ll know all the ins and outs of your area of business and become an expert in your field.
9. Leave a Legacy
Developing and growing your own business from the ground up is definitely an accomplishment, but what’s even more of an accomplishment is developing a legacy; something that only comes from expertise, work ethic and trust. Leaving such a mark on your community is a highly distinguished honor and something to take pride in as it becomes a family tradition passed down from generation to generation.
10. Age Doesn’t Matter
That’s right! Age isn’t a factor when starting your own business. All it takes is an idea and motivation.
Of course, different stages in life have different obstacles to overcome. Those who are in their younger years might have difficulties finding money or funds. Those in their 30s or 40s might have a difficult time balancing business time and family time. Those later in life might have a hard time finding energy for all the work, or keeping up with an ever-changing fast-paced world.
However, that’s the nature of an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, a willingness to push past fear and overcome obstacles.
11. You’ll Have a Story To Tell
One of the greatest ways you can inspire others to be their own business owner is to tell your story. Yes, you have a story to tell.
Those late nights, those looming moments of doubt, the days when your bank account reads $0.98, but you still poured everything into your business—they’re all a part of your story. And what a powerful thing it is. It’s a reminder, a motivator, an encourager. You’re a success because of your failures. Your story is the premises on which the foundation of your business lays and the preface to your legacy. Be proud of it!
12. Feeling of Accomplishment
One of the greatest things about being a small business owner is that overwhelming feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. You have a personal reason to get up in the morning, you have a job you enjoy and you make a difference. You have a sense of completion and freedom.
Being your own boss is one of the most enjoyable and hardest decisions you will ever make. There’s no time like the present to take that leap and enjoy the benefits as well as prepare yourself for tough times. Create an idea, establish your goals and get to work.