Deciding you want to be a MeEO is a great first step.
However, shifting from an employee mindset to that of a MeEO takes time & discipline.
I’ve made 10 observations that provide a glimpse into the shifts.
10 Shifts of a MeEO
#1. You don’t have time. You need to make time.
#2. No one drives your career and life except for you.
#3. Increasing self-awareness increases progress toward your aspirations.
#4. Only you can decide what is best for you.
#5. You can lead your life or go with the flow. Both are a choice.
#6. You can thrive as an employee in a company. This isn’t about self-employment.
#7. Like it or not, you are a brand. Your reputation precedes you. Manage wisely.
#8. Quiet time leads to creativity and productivity.
#9. Our energy needs to be managed just like our time and money.
#10. Nurture your network. Ideas and opportunities for serendipity.
How to Get Started
We can’t just dive into the list above and suddenly become a MeEO.
We can start with some self-awareness and visioning.
When we know where we want to go, we can start to see a path.
With self-awareness, we can better plan how to approach that path.
Over time, other elements will be added.
Before we know it, we are behaving like a MeEO.
Your Turn
Have you already tackled some of the observations on the list above?
Are there any that surprise you or that you disagree with?
Which of the areas are you drawn to and want to learn more?