How to build a resilient career

Why Breaking Away from the 9-to-5 Grind is the Key to Career Resilience.

Are you feeling uncertain about the idea of becoming a solopreneur? Does it feel like too big a leap of faith to you? Are you still convinced that a traditional 9-5 job with benefits is the safest bet?

I totally get it. I was there too. 

After all, that’s what society has taught us for most of our lives: getting a steady job was seen as the key to professional success and financial security. Things, though, have changed rapidly, and more changes are ahead.

So, what if I told you that being a solopreneur is, in fact, the most resilient type of employment?  

Career Resilience: What it Is and How to Build It

Swimming against the current

A few years ago, I started to consider taking the leap into self-employment. I knew it would mean giving up the comfort and stability of a regular paycheck, and I’m not going to lie: I was worried. 

However, a few months into the journey, I realised that the perceived safety of a stable job is just that: an illusion. With so many layoffs and downsizing happening even at established companies that were once considered "secure", we are all realising that the only company that deeply cares about you is… you.

Now that I am over three years down this path, I am happy to share some of the most impressive benefits that this type of career offered me - and I know that the same can happen to you, too.

Full control

Being a solopreneur gives you full agency and control over your career. Sure, you are exposed to the ups and downs of the market, but that also means you have the power to shape your business and adapt to changes. Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are forced to build resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Earning potential

While there's a limit to how much you can make within a company, there's potentially no limit to what you can earn when you're your own boss. And as a solopreneur, you have the freedom to work from anywhere, which means you can move to where the opportunities are: geography and physical distance from your clients and customers is no longer a limit. 

Personal growth

Breaking away from the conventional 9-5 grind and regaining control over your time, our most valuable commodity, is an incredible advantage of being a solopreneur. 

Unlike money, time is finite, and having more of it empowers you to invest in what truly matters: building stronger relationships, pursuing personal growth, and contributing to your community. By doing so, you increase your fulfilment and, ultimately, become a happier individual. 

The other side of the coin

If there are so many great benefits, then why does becoming a solopreneur still feel scary?  I believe it's because most of us don't know how to become one. We learn from trial and error, and it takes time and experimentation to understand your positioning, build your offering, and create different income streams. 

All of this can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to be. Having someone to guide you through the process can make all the difference.

Making a real impact as a solopreneur

That's where IMMA comes in. With IMMA, I want to guide you and help you accelerate your professional and personal growth on your journey to becoming a solopreneur. 

But there’s much more to IMMA than personal and professional fulfilment: we deeply care about our planet, too.

The world needs more solopreneurs who are committed to making a positive impact and finding alternative solutions to complex problems, such as climate change. These individuals, driven by a purpose to make the world a better place, bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to tackling societal challenges.

IMMA is determined to break down barriers and challenge the conventional notion that one can't make a living and make the world a better place at the same time. With passion and purpose at the forefront of its mission, IMMA is setting out to show the world that it is not only possible, but it is a reality that can be attainable for everyone. 

If you would like to wake up each day with a sense of purpose, knowing that the work you do is not just putting food on the table, but making a real difference in the world, then join us. 

Sign-up to IMMA and start taking your career to the next level by creating tangible, meaningful impact on people and the planet.

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