Let’s start with the definition of ENTREPRENEUR…„An entrepreneur is an individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. The process of setting up a business is known as entrepreneurship. The entrepreneur is commonly seen as an innovator, a source of new ideas, goods, services, and business/or procedures.“ Based on this definition, I’ve been an „entrepreneur“ my whole life….at the High School, at the Gymnasium, at the University and then in a working environment. This was a positive asset in my life, but it had a back side….
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, or an A+ student in medical school, or a parent who has way too many responsibilities, read this article for powerful insights.
Especially when working as a consultant, a „7-days-week“ (from 08:00am – 08:00pm) can become a normal and constant routine, over a long period of time. This was what it happened to me. I started to become aware of this highly intensive working pattern (with very few regeneration pauses at day) more consciously in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, by asking myself questions like:
I started to ask myself these questions because I had finally worked hard enough to actually create my dream life, and exist in a life I’m proud to live.
Starting in 2014, when I founded my own agency – UPGRADE YOUR STRATEGY – after so many early lonely mornings waking up at 4:30 am, sacrificing, taking entrepreneurial risks, trying my best to work on my physical and mental health, making time for my family & friends, and then putting my head down at night… I did it. I worked hard for years daily obsessively, to set myself up for the rest of my life and give me a foundation that would change my life’s trajectory. And then my body & brain started to warn me…
I was checking off all the „to-dos-boxes“ and paying close care to my nutrition, stress management habits, meditation, sleep, etc.
Believe it or not, humans are not robots.
This is the recipe for creating chronic stress and inflammation in your body and brain. God forbid, pay attention to this now, because what happens when you burn out? You will at minimum spend 1-3 years having to rebuild yourself if you even figure out how to sustainably rebuild yourself. Young or old. The danger here is especially for young people who haven’t learned the natural breaks and limitations that many grown adults have painfully learned on their journey. What I Started Doing Differently
Should You Do Anything Differently?Maybe. I’m honestly not sure. I’m sure it depends on who you are, what you want, and what you are willing to do to get it. I’m sure some of you need to spend more time with your family and build relationships. Maybe some of you have to work on the weekends, but can figure out something that works for you during the weekend. I know some of you will read this article and say “Marco, I’m not privileged enough to not work weekends because I need the money.” I totally understand you should do whatever you think is best for you now, but also consider your future self in the process too. One thing I know for sure is, life is limited. Pick your sacrifices very carefully. Understand the cost you are paying, to get money. Understand the cost you are paying, to get social status. Understand the cost you are paying, to become successful. PS. Have you checked out my podcast yet?Listen on YouTube Can I help?Over the last several years I’ve devoted my life to helping introverted, shy, socially anxious creators, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and professionals move these mental health obstacles out of their life so they can get busy being their real selves in front of anyone. If you are interested in potentially inquiring about my services for yourself or someone else, please fill out this form below. Found this helpful? Please share and tag me! Have any Questions? Just send me directly a message to this email: giannecchinimarco@googlemail.com and I’ll respond you back 🙂Marco Giannecchini, MD |