Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the whole concept of being an employee vs. being a freelancer/entrepreneur/dude who does what he wants. This mindset, perception, whatever you want to call it it, is new to me.

I mean, there are plenty of books out there on the subject of entrepreneurship, and I've read a few. But, I always felt this sneaking suspicion that the authors are just trying to make some phat ca$h. After I'd finish reading them, I'd be all, "man, I'm so pumped to go start my own business." But then I'd realize that I didn't even know where to begin!

The big thing with entrepreneurial blogs is...

Blog authors aren't selling their stuff. Their material is entirely out in the open, free for anyone to gaze upon. Maybe that's what makes them so powerful. In fact, it wasn't until I started browsing around the entrepreneurial blogosphere that I truly began to consider this as an option for my own career. 

Blogs like Steve Pavlina, Matt Inglot, Seth Godin, and the amazing Trizle.com have impacted me big time. I really admire these people. But, then again, how can I not? They're doing what they love to do (at least most of the time, I'm guessing), they're in control of their career, and they're probably making some good cash in the process. Although, I'm sure if you asked them if it was about the money, they would tell you no; it's just sweet side effect. Other obvious perks you have as your own "boss": setting your own schedules, deadlines, vacation time, etc.

Ah. Wouldn't that be sweet.

As for me, I don't know what to do right now. I enjoy my job for corporate America fairly well. My coworkers are fun and awesome, and most days I look forward to going to work. Which is definitely a step up from getting up the morning and absolutely dreading going to work (been there and done that). But, I have a yearning to be more than just a dude who works for Corporate America.

It's a classic story. It's hard to just be happy where you're at; as they say, the grass is always greener on the other side, or in another field, or however the saying goes. I feel the only way I'm going to progress quickly and be truly satisfied with my "job" is by starting up my own gig.

If you're a coworker of mine...

Do not freak out. I'm not planning to walk in and quit tomorrow or anything sudden!

I'll be making more posts along these lines in the near future...