There are a continuum of jobs in this world. Like snowflakes or fingerprints - no two are the same.
But there are categories and within them are starters and finishers. I've always been a starter. I love to think about the possibilities and like a bridegroom focus on the excitement of a new life together with my bride - a fresh idea.
But life is not an endless honeymoon. The birth of a child leads to an existence which is mostly less effervescent in emotion than those first few days. Somehow regulation and order move in to replace excitement, reality replaces possibility.
In business this notion is one of creation vs execution. You need both, but it is widely regarded that owners and investors are better served by a good executioner than a creationer.
That's where I struggle.
At this age I'm reconciled to enjoy the start-up phase and do my best there. Recognizing that's not for everyone means there are executioners that love the fulfilment of the dream more than the dreaming. Good for them!
With my latest venture: 1stmakerspace.com, I hope to assemble a team with all the talents optimised for each stage and need of the business. People do best what they love - shouldn't a start-up be filled with lovers of what they do?
