What can I say? Normally when I sit down to update this blog I like to write something that I can really sink my teeth into. But because I'm heading to NYC in a couple of hours I'll have to make this one a quickie.
Nonetheless. Think of this as the start of a blog-within-a-blog. A series of updates targeted at one specific topic. In tonight's case, the daily dilemmas of the business arena are brought to light.
I call it an arena because just like the gladiators of ancient civilizations, in business only the strong survive. Really, the blue-collar worker typically only see the glitter in the modern day corporate business world and rarely the savagery.
For once in my life I'd like those of you on the outside looking in to understand the day-to-day frustrations and hardships of running a company. Oh sure, being a manager has it's perks but it more often than not it has its share of pits too.
Being the CEO of the A-3 Enterprise Group has it's share of those pits. Everyday's a roller coaster ride of emotions, setbacks, uphill climbs and let downs. I call this update "Thousands of things" because that's exactly how many little details I have to deal with day-to-day.
Everything from keeping the expenses paid to internal conflicts to physical plant to a defective gidget-gadget is part of my responsibility. Oh, and did I mention the economy hasn't helped things to date.
The loose ends never end and sometimes I can't even remember what day it is. Cynical? Maybe. But for all the romance associated with being in upper management I'm reminded every day about that old adage of "All the glitters isn't gold."
Does this mean that I'd rather work the 9 to 5 for someone else. No. Financial freedom has always been high on my priority list but as I've been saying for years to anyone who'll listen, with freedom comes massive responsibility.
HERE'S A GREAT ARTICLE THAT I THINK SUMS IT ALL UP NICELY
