Big Surprise. Entrepreneurs Are Happier Than Employees
If you're one of these, you probably already know this. But a new study has shown that entrepreneurs are happier. According to smartplanet.com, individuals who build their own businesses tend to have higher senses of well-being than those who are employed by others. Duh. I left corporate life over 20 years ago, and though there have been certainly been ups and downs (in a down right now), I've loved just about every minute. I loved the projects I got, so satisfied to create an end product like a news story or speech or talking points instead of having to sit in endless meetings where nothing much was every accomplished except some vice president flaunting her power. Not surprisingly, the study showed that involvement in entrepreneurial activity can be linked to higher levels of satisfaction and contentment. At times I made a lot of money but that meant less than the thrill I felt creating work that was mine, all mine, and when the clients really liked it, well, I'v...