I've been in that position where I didn't necessarily completely stop caring about work, but I knew I needed an exit soon and started focusing on that as well.
Great list. We’re doing a lot of what you suggest at my company. Everyone on the team, not just the engineers, is fluent in AI and uses it every day to solve problems.
This really resonates. "Quiet builders" create the most value but are often overlooked. As a content writer, I see how companies that invest in their people’s growth get the best content and loyalty back. Thank you for this, Mr. Brewton.
I keep thinking about the executives you mention, the ones weighing owning something small against running something large. What do you think a company should offer someone who has already started building on the side?
I've been in that position where I didn't necessarily completely stop caring about work, but I knew I needed an exit soon and started focusing on that as well.
Trying to build something of your own changes how you see work.
You start noticing where money gets wasted and why customers actually leave.
It's hard to teach that in a training session.
Great list. We’re doing a lot of what you suggest at my company. Everyone on the team, not just the engineers, is fluent in AI and uses it every day to solve problems.
This really resonates. "Quiet builders" create the most value but are often overlooked. As a content writer, I see how companies that invest in their people’s growth get the best content and loyalty back. Thank you for this, Mr. Brewton.
I keep thinking about the executives you mention, the ones weighing owning something small against running something large. What do you think a company should offer someone who has already started building on the side?
No one can tell you when the time is right to make your side gig your main gig.
But having somewhere to really channel your passion makes all the difference.
Better to turn your side gig into your main gig a little too late than a little too soon - a quality problem to have...