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I was hoping the article would dive into some deeper insight as to why they started the business if they weren't interested. I'm not "interested in starting a

I was hoping the article would dive into some deeper insight as to why they started the business if they weren't interested. I'm not "interested in starting a business" either. But I seem to keep doing it. I was wondering why the other day. My core interest isn't business, but I did enjoy my time as a software engineer and I like technology. I also have a background in design, and love that part. I've worked in marketing and PR, and enjoy that. Finance I'm a bit meh on, but I know how to put together a forecast, worked in accounting for a bit, so I can do the job. I've never worked in HR, but I've managed a few teams. Anybody else in a similar boat? What got you to start your business? Or why do you stick with it?

nthngtshr 4y ago
I feel similarly. My favorite things about running a business are: * The variety of problems I get to work on. I write code, I do sales calls, I manage people, I negotiate contracts, I do taxes, you get the idea. I really like learning things and I never get bored. * I like the intensity. I have to do everything as well as I possibly can, and so I feel like I'm running at close to 100% efficiency at all times. It is very satisfying to feel that you're putting your best work you could. Both of these things are rare at "normal" jobs. I was lucky enough to have similar experiences when I "worked for the man", but those experiences were never close in terms of quality or intensity.