In today's episode, Anna looks at why we shouldn't cling onto this traditional way of working, especially when we're working for ourselves.
The '9 to 5' is an idea that came about at the turn of the previous century - a revolutionary idea at the time, it meant you were cutting back on excessive hours, at a time when people were working 1-hour days, or 100-hour weeks, in factories back in the 1890s. Today, technology has made it possible to work any time, any place and we've ended up working more, not less. John Maynard Keynes, the economist, predicted that technology would allow us to cut our working week down to 15 hours... so what has gone wrong? The rigid Monday-to-Friday, 9-to-5 routine isn't the best solution for a productive workforce in the office and it definitely isn't the best solution for you when you're working for yourself, on your own business, and have autonomy over your schedule.
*Resources mentioned during the episode*
The One Step Outside Facebook group– Join us over in the Facebook group to meet like-minded people who are working on reimagining success in their life and business and to get access to direct support and free training sessions from Anna. www.facebook.com/groups/onestepoutside
Time Tracking App - Start tracking your time and stay productive with the Toggle App. https://toggl.com/
If you're ready to start to reimagine what success could look like for you, here are some of the ways in which Anna can support you:
Get private mentoring for your business– Partnering with a business coach can help you see those blind spots and get both external accountability and expert guidance to take your business to where you want it to be. www.onestepoutside.com/freeconsultation
Get private career coaching – Individual coaching is fully tailored to your specific goals and desires so we can create the programme that works best for you, with the support that you need to move forwards. www.onestepoutside.com/claritycall
Grab a copy of Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5– After interviewing 50 people who have left the corporate 9 to 5 to forge their own path, Anna has collected their stories in a book that will inspire you with the possibilities that are out there and reassure you that you're not alone in looking for an alternative. www.leavingthecorporate9to5.com
Join the One Step Outside the 9 to 5 Business Incubator– This is your roadmap to transitioning from a corporate job into setting up a meaningful business that will bring you more freedom, flexibility and fulfilment outside of the corporate 9 to 5. www.onestepoutside.com/9to5
Up-level with The Outsiders Business Accelerator – This is a mastermind for entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners who want to create a long-term sustainable brand and business. www.onestepoutside.com/accelerate
