Remember the beautiful days we had last
Sunday, and yesterday. Clear, sunny, so very pleasant.
Today we are reminded we live in
Colorado, at 5430 feet of elevation, and it is winter. Temperature
now 22, still a little snow falling, with wind and cold forecast for
later and tomorrow. As I said in an earlier post, it's part of the
Spice of Life.
Which brings me to my real subject.
Having been in the business world since
1958 (no, not 1908 as my children seem to believe.) In that time I
have learned that there are three basic business person types: those
that love to start a project/business and grow it; those that like to
take over the business as it matures and “run” it ; and those
that enjoy the process of winding down, finishing, closing up a
project/business.
We need all three types.
For me, I am a “starter.” My
brother, slightly older than me, is a “runner.” I have worked
with others who are “finishers,” who excel at dismantling or
closing up projects/businesses.
In my case, as a starter, I love
learning about, planning and organizing a project or business.
Then I love to turn it over to others
who are “doers.” They get the project done, or the business
going. As a “doer” I am dismal.
Sometimes it is hard being a starter.
For example, within my 31-year-old consulting firm, SixPillars
Research Group, we have been merger and acquisition intermediaries (7
years); business researchers (on and off for 20 years); strategic
planning experts (on and off for 30 years); business valuation
experts (7 years) leading consultants in the medical imaging business
(4 years); and business mentors and small business advisers (5
years). Obviously, some activities overlapped others. In addition,
off and on for about ten years I was a speaker at meetings and
conventions, and for four years wrote a column in a statewide
business newspaper.
In other words, I know a little about a
whole lot of subjects. Master of none?
Unfortunately, that is not a good way
to earn money. Perhaps that is why I have very little of the
aforementioned. Had I stayed in any one of the many fields, I would
now be a recognized expert, probably busy, and with a fair income.
Perhaps even retired.
For me, the spice of life, the constant
change, is a lifestyle. I am happy with it. I accept the
consequence, always looking for more.
What kind of person are you? Are you
happy with it?
If not, consider spicing up you life
with change.
