Firstly I’d just like to say the 9-5’ers are the people who keep this world turning. They are the ones that make things happen, and give life to the entrepreneur’s vision. If we were all entrepreneurs, if we all started our own businesses, who would be left to build these great enterprises, produce these great inventions, and construct these great structures? It’s the 9-5 people who are the real heroes!

Secondly, as human beings we’re ‘hard-wired’ to seek security and safety. So why are entrepreneurs different? Well, one answer I propose is that they are all nutters (and I include myself in this!). But there could be another reason as a guy called Garrett Lo Porto reasons. In his book ‘The DaVinci Method” Garrett explains how roughly 10% of the population share a common genetic polymorphism called the DRD4 exon III 7-repeat allele (try saying that one fast three times in a row!). This is the gene which supports risk-taking & novelty seeking, and gives people increased alpha/theta brainwave patterns. He explains how this gene gives people what it takes to be a charismatic leader, rock star, firefighter or rebel billionaire, as well as some of the other symptoms which can manifest such as anxiety, ADD/ADHD, addiction, procrastination, depression and lack of success. It’s an interesting read!

But I still think we’re all nutters! ☺

Firstly I’d just like to say the 9-5’ers are the people who keep this world turning. They are the ones that make things happen, and give life to the entrepreneur’s vision. If we were all entrepreneurs, if we all started our own businesses, who would be left to build these great enterprises, produce these great inventions, and construct these great structures? It’s the 9-5 people who are the real heroes!

Secondly, as human beings we’re ‘hard-wired’ to seek security and safety. So why are entrepreneurs different? Well, one answer I propose is that they are all nutters (and I include myself in this!). But there could be another reason as a guy called Garrett Lo Porto reasons. In his book ‘The DaVinci Method” Garrett explains how roughly 10% of the population share a common genetic polymorphism called the DRD4 exon III 7-repeat allele (try saying that one fast three times in a row!). This is the gene which supports risk-taking & novelty seeking, and gives people increased alpha/theta brainwave patterns. He explains how this gene gives people what it takes to be a charismatic leader, rock star, firefighter or rebel billionaire, as well as some of the other symptoms which can manifest such as anxiety, ADD/ADHD, addiction, procrastination, depression and lack of success. It’s an interesting read!

But I still think we’re all nutters! ☺

Understand about the parents roles as well… my mother has been in the same job 23 years and has found it very difficult to move out of the company/industry the few times that she’s decided she wants a change. No longer, it appears, is it a good thing to stay in the one spot too long. You have to demonstrate openness to change and to new challenges.

Ok, I think it’s bed time!
Cheers,
Amilia.

Understand about the parents roles as well… my mother has been in the same job 23 years and has found it very difficult to move out of the company/industry the few times that she’s decided she wants a change. No longer, it appears, is it a good thing to stay in the one spot too long. You have to demonstrate openness to change and to new challenges.

Ok, I think it’s bed time!
Cheers,
Amilia.

It’s a facinating topic. Mostly I feel we are raised in a community that pigeon holes everyone. My parents did the same job for their entire lives without batting an eyelid and completely freak out when their children change jobs every few years or in my case churn out another business they can’t understand and then sell it- this tips them over…….

Matt is correct in terms of the choice he makes to have structure but challenges himself within that environment. One of my business partners invests heavily in our start ups and works on them but refuses to work in them…he prefers the structure and security of employment with someone other than himself.

My 5yo son has recently learned the benefit of taking risks…he siddled up to me and asked for his training wheels to be taken of his bike knowing the rule that once they come off they can’t go back on. 4 weeks and some blood loss later we spent wednesday riding around the city botanic gardens together, having lunch, people watching and sitting by the river- on the way home we were discussing how magnificent our day had been and he asked me what other things he can take the training wheels off? I answered, with a huge smile and tear in my eye, ‘Anything you like son, anything you like!’

Someone has to work 9-5, I’m just glad it’s not me!

It’s a facinating topic. Mostly I feel we are raised in a community that pigeon holes everyone. My parents did the same job for their entire lives without batting an eyelid and completely freak out when their children change jobs every few years or in my case churn out another business they can’t understand and then sell it- this tips them over…….

Matt is correct in terms of the choice he makes to have structure but challenges himself within that environment. One of my business partners invests heavily in our start ups and works on them but refuses to work in them…he prefers the structure and security of employment with someone other than himself.

My 5yo son has recently learned the benefit of taking risks…he siddled up to me and asked for his training wheels to be taken of his bike knowing the rule that once they come off they can’t go back on. 4 weeks and some blood loss later we spent wednesday riding around the city botanic gardens together, having lunch, people watching and sitting by the river- on the way home we were discussing how magnificent our day had been and he asked me what other things he can take the training wheels off? I answered, with a huge smile and tear in my eye, ‘Anything you like son, anything you like!’

Someone has to work 9-5, I’m just glad it’s not me!

You hit the nail on the head Matty! It doesn’t matter what the challenge, obstacle or goal is, we all take different paths. It’s not about rebelling against the 9-5, that’s my game but not everyone’s. As long as you love what you do, chase your dreams and get the most out of life – what more is there!?
Like I said above: “I’ve got all the time in the world for people who are passionate, driven or motivated to DO SOMETHING. I don’t care what…just don’t waste your time coasting through life and accepting the ‘norm’.”
Maybe there is no ‘norm’. Maybe there is no standard way of life. Maybe I should have finished that sentence with “… just don’t waste your life.”

I love you bro. Thanks for contributing, it means a lot! See you, Katie and that little tyke Levi in a week!

I wrote this other post around a similar time back in January titled: Where’s the love? I tell you what… I’m certainly feeling the love today! Thanks everyone, please keep participating this is great!

You hit the nail on the head Matty! It doesn’t matter what the challenge, obstacle or goal is, we all take different paths. It’s not about rebelling against the 9-5, that’s my game but not everyone’s. As long as you love what you do, chase your dreams and get the most out of life – what more is there!?
Like I said above: “I’ve got all the time in the world for people who are passionate, driven or motivated to DO SOMETHING. I don’t care what…just don’t waste your time coasting through life and accepting the ‘norm’.”
Maybe there is no ‘norm’. Maybe there is no standard way of life. Maybe I should have finished that sentence with “… just don’t waste your life.”

I love you bro. Thanks for contributing, it means a lot! See you, Katie and that little tyke Levi in a week!

I wrote this other post around a similar time back in January titled: Where’s the love? I tell you what… I’m certainly feeling the love today! Thanks everyone, please keep participating this is great!