Not so long ago, when virtually all work product was cranked out the hard way – without automation or electronic gadgetry – performance standards and expectations were a lot different. Communication moved by interoffice mail, or snail mail, or telephone if you could catch someone at their desk. Expectations were modest. The pace of work was slow. People closed up shop at the end of the workday and were “off duty” in the evenings and on weekends. Work was what you did to pay the bills and for most people, the sooner you were done the better.
Well, have times changed! These days there are loads of devices, gadgets and online services to help us get things done faster and more easily. But the changes brought by all this technology haven’t been what most people expected. Instead of gaining more leisure time, we’ve upped our output and performance expectations. The pace of work is approaching warp speed and the distinction between work and leisure time is no longer clear.
Now this troubles a great many people. But for entrepreneurs, who choose the work we do, work isn’t just a means to pay the bills. Work is the way we express our talents, the way we serve an audience we feel connected with. We find the accelerated pace of business exhilarating and exciting. We take pleasure in our work and in finding new ways to do new things that enrich our work experience and serve our clients better. We love learning about new devices, gadgetry and systems to get more done and have more fun doing it!
If you love a good software program, app, or gadget that makes your work easier and more fun let me know by posting your comments!
