I’m an introvert who pretends to be an extrovert when necessary. When I interact with people in-person for more than a few hours, I get a peopling hangover.

Peopling makes me tired and depletes my battery. I need a nap and a period of hibernation to recharge after.

Don’t get me wrong. I do like connecting with people in-person. It often brings me joy and is a nice change from working at home.

One of the best aspects of being my own boss is that I get to choose my work environment and who I interact with.

If you are recovering from attending a conference, find yourself reeling from the need to be upbeat and “on” while in the office, or longing to have more flexibility in your work schedule, consider starting your own business.

It is incredibly easy to begin. And yet, it is also difficult to develop the skills in marketing, business development, sales, operations, etc. that may hold you back from success.

If you want a powerful personal and professional development experience, start a business.

Dare to be brave and say yes to your dream. The world of work as an employee isn’t working for many of you.

You can start small with a side gig to your full-time job with a focus on moving out of that employee role after your business takes off.

Plus, if you feel like ageism is causing your job search to be difficult or it is why you keep getting laid off, age and decades of experience can be a positive as a business owner.

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