How I Want to Build a Company

Summary

• I strive to build a company that makes everyone's lives better because I know how it feels to work in places that drain your energy and spirit.

• It's not about the nature of the work itself but rather about the environment and relationships within the company that make it enjoyable.

• People often think I'm lucky to be passionate about my company, but it's really about being passionate about the way I do things and the people I do them with.

• Even if I were running a garbage truck company, I would find joy in it because it's the approach and the team that bring satisfaction.

• Focus on creating a positive work environment and building good relationships; this transforms any job into something fulfilling.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing strategies to create a positive work environment as your first step. This doesn't require a lot of money or time but can have a big impact. Start by fostering open communication. Encourage your team to share their thoughts and ideas. Listen to understand, not just respond. This builds trust and a sense of belonging.

A good way of doing this is by having regular team meetings where everyone gets a chance to speak. Make people feel valued and appreciated. This keeps morale high and increases job satisfaction.

Next, focus on building strong relationships. Spend some time getting to know your colleagues or team members personally. You could have casual get-togethers, like a monthly lunch, to strengthen bonds. Remember, it's the people you work with that make a huge difference in your work life.

Another suggestion is to emphasize the importance of approach and mindset. Whatever your work may be, be enthusiastic about how you do it. Set small, achievable goals that give a sense of purpose and accomplishment. This creates positivity around the tasks themselves.

Lastly, always lead by example. Show your team how to work with integrity and kindness. When they see you embodying these values, they are more likely to follow suit. This collective attitude can transform any job into an enjoyable and rewarding experience, just as I have seen in my own work life.

Full Transcript

what I want to do is build a company that makes everyone's lives better because I had worked in companies that I felt like made my life worse to the point where it's like you know I'm literally like outside of there I'm like I have to walk in you know just like trying to like gather up the energy to even walk in the building because I was just like I hate this and it wasn't because I hated the job it was because I hated my boss it's funny because people say to me you're so lucky that you built this company where you're so passionate about what you do I'm like I'm not passionate about what I do I'm passionate about how I do it it doesn't matter if I was running a garbage truck company I'd be passionate about it because it's how you do it that makes it fun not what you do and who you do it with