With our global economy changes, people are using the word ‘pivot’ more and acting like it’s an abrupt, new activity. It’s not new. Being FORCED into a pivot is not new. Companies are forced into changing direction all the time.
- Coca Cola used to be a cocaine drink. Now it’s a bunch of drinks that don’t have cocaine. ?
- Redbull used to be an energy drink company. Now, it’s basically an entertainment company sponsored by a beverage.
- Netflix used to be a mail-operated company
- Levis used to be just some people named “Levi”
Solopreneurs who don’t change their careers for their whole lives are rare AF too. Some people estimate that it’s normal for a human to change careers 7 times in a lifetime. That number seems high, but the principle behind it is we’re not living in a single career world.
- I did odd jobs to buy candy and toys
- Age 11, I started performing professionally at birthday parties and banquets
- In high school, while performing, I worked in a bunch of jobs to make money
- When I graduated, I worked more jobs ( like concierge, and park maintenance )
- I street performed across the country
- I got a job performing opening for a band
- I toured comedy clubs
- I produced theater shows for myself
- I became a corporate entertainer
- I became a juggling teacher
- I am a consultant and producer now
It kinda feels from the inside like I haven’t changed careers because it has been a flowing transition, but I have done a lot of different stuff and I will continue. Please join me ?
If we’re running businesses / we’re freelancers, we’re not victims to the state of the world any more than Netflix is a victim to the rise of the internet. The economy is changing and bringing new opportunities for us to make fun.