Reading this was a treat! I hadn’t realised how crucial Walter’s ‘DIY’ ethic was for the appeal of Breaking Bad. As well as second grade (infant 3 in England), the playful process reminds me of self-generated childhood projects; which were always completed successfully even with a quiet (almost silent) ‘boss’.
I wish I had read this about 12 years ago when I opened my Etsy Shop. I (like all solo-preneurs) played both roles but never managed both well at the same time. I was either a great boss but a lousy employee or the other way around, but never at the same time. Both have since retired and only work on a very occasional basis. What truly insightful observations and conclusions, Kate.
Reading this was a treat! I hadn’t realised how crucial Walter’s ‘DIY’ ethic was for the appeal of Breaking Bad. As well as second grade (infant 3 in England), the playful process reminds me of self-generated childhood projects; which were always completed successfully even with a quiet (almost silent) ‘boss’.
Thank you - and good point! I hadn't considered the effortless productivity of childhood.
Love your ideas for getting the "boss" and "employee" to work together. So hard in creative work! Also like your idea of getting paid!
Go cut yerself a check!
I wish I had read this about 12 years ago when I opened my Etsy Shop. I (like all solo-preneurs) played both roles but never managed both well at the same time. I was either a great boss but a lousy employee or the other way around, but never at the same time. Both have since retired and only work on a very occasional basis. What truly insightful observations and conclusions, Kate.