Hi Everyone,
I have flirted with the idea of entrepreneurship for a long time - I have tried several times, but I was never able to get it off the ground. I guess I over-complicated things.
I was laid off at work about 6 weeks ago at the onset of the C0VlD-19 crisis. And that is a lesson on its own - having a job violated the commandment of control. A little bit of context - I worked in an energy software company - I was a software engineering manager / technical product manager. So I basically direct the work of a team of software developers, but also have deep industry expertise in distributed energy resource management systems. So, you would think my job is safe! After all, I was the brain behind the product that was bringing in millions for the company - I designed the system from ground zero up - I was there for more than 8 years. Every significant features in that product was my brain work. I was let go regardless! This is not a sympathy plea! So, don't get me wrong. I just tried to provide the context.
My wife and I agreed that this is the perfect opportunity to start my entrepreneurship journey. Anyway, for 6 weeks, I tried to get something started, but I struggled. I discovered that being an employee for almost 20 years had conditioned my mindset and I had become indoctrinated in a system that cannot do anything without permission. So after struggling for 6 weeks without anything to show for it, I concluded that I need to reprogram my mindset. So, I went looking for a book to read that could at least help me deal with the employee mindset and re-orientate me somewhat in the right direction. After a bit of 'googling', I read on quora.com where someone mentioned The Millionaire FastLane as a book that can help develop the right wealth mindset.
So, I got hold of the book and I read the book and finished the book in less than 24 hours - taking notes like a diligent student. So here I am.
Now, I know what I would love to do - I really would love to teach - that is how I believe I can add the greatest value to people. I know it can be easily be scaled. I only need to teach it once, record it, and then if anybody asks, I can always refer them to the recorded teaching.
How do I come to the conclusion on teaching? Sometime, last week, I decided to send a short survey to my old colleagues at work - a few of them - guys that I supervised and my manager, seeking their feedback on what they think I do best. And all of them pointed out the fact that I would be an excellent teacher - that I have a way of helping them to understand the workings of the industry - even complicated stuff!
Here is where I need help? I know opportunities are everywhere - I just need to look, but I don't think I know where to look. I have always been fascinated with the financial industry - It is one industry I would have gladly pursued if I have not studied as a power systems engineer. For someone who enjoys teaching, how do you think I can speed up my progress?
Is there any checklist somewhere that spells out the steps I can follow that can get me up and running as quickly as I can? I have made up my mind to dump the job - I never want to go back, but I am desperately running out of time!
Any constructive criticism is welcome.
I have flirted with the idea of entrepreneurship for a long time - I have tried several times, but I was never able to get it off the ground. I guess I over-complicated things.
I was laid off at work about 6 weeks ago at the onset of the C0VlD-19 crisis. And that is a lesson on its own - having a job violated the commandment of control. A little bit of context - I worked in an energy software company - I was a software engineering manager / technical product manager. So I basically direct the work of a team of software developers, but also have deep industry expertise in distributed energy resource management systems. So, you would think my job is safe! After all, I was the brain behind the product that was bringing in millions for the company - I designed the system from ground zero up - I was there for more than 8 years. Every significant features in that product was my brain work. I was let go regardless! This is not a sympathy plea! So, don't get me wrong. I just tried to provide the context.
My wife and I agreed that this is the perfect opportunity to start my entrepreneurship journey. Anyway, for 6 weeks, I tried to get something started, but I struggled. I discovered that being an employee for almost 20 years had conditioned my mindset and I had become indoctrinated in a system that cannot do anything without permission. So after struggling for 6 weeks without anything to show for it, I concluded that I need to reprogram my mindset. So, I went looking for a book to read that could at least help me deal with the employee mindset and re-orientate me somewhat in the right direction. After a bit of 'googling', I read on quora.com where someone mentioned The Millionaire FastLane as a book that can help develop the right wealth mindset.
So, I got hold of the book and I read the book and finished the book in less than 24 hours - taking notes like a diligent student. So here I am.
Now, I know what I would love to do - I really would love to teach - that is how I believe I can add the greatest value to people. I know it can be easily be scaled. I only need to teach it once, record it, and then if anybody asks, I can always refer them to the recorded teaching.
How do I come to the conclusion on teaching? Sometime, last week, I decided to send a short survey to my old colleagues at work - a few of them - guys that I supervised and my manager, seeking their feedback on what they think I do best. And all of them pointed out the fact that I would be an excellent teacher - that I have a way of helping them to understand the workings of the industry - even complicated stuff!
Here is where I need help? I know opportunities are everywhere - I just need to look, but I don't think I know where to look. I have always been fascinated with the financial industry - It is one industry I would have gladly pursued if I have not studied as a power systems engineer. For someone who enjoys teaching, how do you think I can speed up my progress?
Is there any checklist somewhere that spells out the steps I can follow that can get me up and running as quickly as I can? I have made up my mind to dump the job - I never want to go back, but I am desperately running out of time!
Any constructive criticism is welcome.
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