In addition to the extra money, there are other potential benefits to part-time and full-time self-employment.
- Meet interesting people. Usually your business takes you out into the world or brings interesting people into your office that you never would have met any other way.
- Life-long learning. Learning is valued when you work for yourself. You get to decide what formal and informal learning is necessary for your success.
- Ongoing personal growth. Your business will encourage you to keep growing and discovering new talents and wisdom.
- Talent management. Self-discovery leads to finding your greatest assets and making the most of them.
- Keep your imagination. You can continue to use your imagination and be rewarded for it. Your creativity will not just be useful it may be absolutely essential.
- Better mental health. The research clearly shows that problem solving is better for you than complaining about things.
- Longevity. Ongoing research is showing that self discovery, using our skills and talents, solving problems, and staying active especially if combined with less stress and less fast food often leads to a longer, healthier, life.
- Learn personal responsibility. If your parents or teachers did not teach you this essential lesson, a business will.
- Be a positive role model. If you follow your dreams, you set an example to your children and others. They make take inspiration from you without ever realizing it.
- Live your passion and purpose. People want to be appreciated, useful, and know that their lives have meaning. Discovering your passion is often a prelude to finding your purpose. A life inspired by purpose means you have discovered what truly matters to you, makes you authentically happy, and allows you to serve others in great and small ways.