I’m crazy. I am well aware of that and will not dispute that point. I have a lot “quirks” that most people find annoying, but that’s how I roll. I have attributed my entrepreneurial spirit to these mental tics from Day One. Many non-business owners (and unsuccessful business owners) think I’m only trying to make my insanity acceptable, but apparently I’m not the only one.
This morning as I was reading Lynn Terry’s blog, she was explaining her online absence. As she told her story, she shared her secret: she’s got an obsessive personality also. She too gives her “issues” props for her online success. This can’t possibly be a coincidence…
She struggles, as I do, with lack of moderation. I’m an all or nothing kind of girl. I won’t do anything that I can’t do full blown and at full speed. I do not tolerate lackadaisical attitudes at all, and that’s one of the reasons I struggled so much in the corporate world. If something needs done, let’s do it! I don’t want to have a meeting about it, spend two days planning, have a few luncheons, talk about it some more…UGH!
When people ask me what traits are needed to become a successful online business owner, it’s hard not to say “you need to bit a tad nutty.” But, maybe you do.
When an obsessive moment hits, I can easily go two days on two hours of sleep. (with coffee, of course) I have been known to get tired of waiting for my husband to tear up the nasty carpet and start doing it myself while he isn’t looking. If something needs done, I am up at the crack of dawn knocking it out before most people roll out of bed.
If you are a business owner, do you feel it is attributed to some undiagnosed mental defect? Do we have to be a little crazy to leave security and stability behind to pave our own road?
Angie Nelson
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Behind every great business person is some type of mental imbalance. I agree 100 percent. Doesn’t mean the person is CRAZY but definitely means they have some kind of obsessive drive to get things done. I have it in spurts and always love when I feel an obsessive spell coming on. I get productive, my ideas are fresher, my perspective goes wide, and I get things done.
***Visiting from the LBS Tea Party***
I love that, Kelly. I think this is one of my favorite blog comment quotes thus far.
Great blog! I’m participating in the Lady Blogger’s Society Tea Party, and this is the first time I’ve visited your blog. As a freelance online journalist, I’ve experienced sleep deprivation myself!
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog on my SITS day! I ADORE your blog… very informative and helpful! I hope we can keep in touch… xoxo
I think the crazy ones are those who stay with the safe, 9-5 dull-drums of life… I too, stay up until the wee hours of the day putting out great work when I’m inspired. I think it’s just a sign that you are following your passion