An entrepreneurs biggest weakness is Isolation?

[wallstreet]

Last night I was pondering why so many people in the world are so focused on accomplishing a goal solo. Human beings were never meant to act as solo units. For example even in 2011 an adult human being isolated by themselves will most likely die within a year without assistance from other people. Our biggest weakness as humans is isolation period.

So why is it that the majority of entrepreneurs such as ourselves try to tackle one of the most difficult Challenge of becoming wealthy solo or by only using a few local contacts?

I'm quite tired, and might not be making to much sense but does anyone agree with me?

 

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[DeletedUser2]

entrepreneurs who work in a vacuum often suck

I have found this to be VERY true.

However 1 bad partner Experience could shove them into further isolation.

or the greed factor. if i give up x % of my company, I wont have it later.

any Suggestions on How to cure that? might be a business in that answer.

 

[Inphinity]

We don't, that's why this forum (and a few others along the same lines) are such a great resource and so popular

 

[Kfleming]

The isolation can be tough but I would rather have to deal with that, then with...

 

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[Dutchy]

A picture can tell a thousand words, good job Kfleming!

 

[MJ DeMarco]

Isolation is something you have to learn to deal with as a solo entrepreneur -- I do agree that humans are social creatures and that long exposures of isolation isn't good. Sometimes I find myself sitting at home all day and realizing I spoke to NO ONE the entire day! I force myself out to the store, the gym, somewhere!

The isolation can be tough but I would rather have to deal with that, then with...

You got those TPS reports?

 

[Guest3722A]

I just got a dog.

 

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[mrhahn]

I'm not sure what you meant by "so many people in the world". Where do your numbers come from? Plus, solo doesn't mean isolation.

Solo entrepreneurs can definitely be successful. Just b/c you don't have a partner doesn't mean you can't interact with others. You're not in a vacuum; you can expose yourself to new ideas, social interactions with people in the field, resources available to you, etc. It's up to you to seek others and information out in that sense.

 

[Trent]

Great topic, Wallstreet, I've definitely went back on forth on this for a long time. I've had the same experience as MJ, not seeing or speaking to another person for days at a time...but I'd rather that then blindly conform to the slowlane.

As with most things, I think the answer lies in moderation. Forums like this, meetup.com groups, social events etc, must be mixed in so you don't lose touch/connection with others, especially your customers!

 

[TK1]

I have this often times, too, but I got used to it, because it's a natural process if you step out of the lifestyle the masses live and you want to do it on your own businesswise.

The key point that grows in your head: You value your time being by yourself more than hanging out with the old school buddies.

The best way for me is doing sports (basketball, gym etc.) and....girls

 

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[puckman]

I have done both to the extreme, working in an office with 12K people, and working solo for years. Personally, I am happier on my own. I may be on my own, but not disconnected. My best colleagues and clients live thousands of miles away. Being disconnected is totally different than working by yourself. Its popular these days to sit three feet from the next person in typical corporate offices. In Jan, when I was slow lane, a new girl came in and gave me a nasty cold that I couldn't shake for 4 months. And I had to listen to all of her phone calls, and conversations, and etc etc. Multiple that by 50, 50 people sitting in a fairly small area. Not for me. I stay connected through the phone, my gym(I crossfit seriously and compete at it), friends, professional events, etc. I was a traveling sales man for years, traveled all over the globe, and the downtime working at home with no commute is like a permanent vacation. I will get an office in my neighborhood though if I grow my revenue to $500K.