After another failure to get a job, albeit one that is particularly hurtful, as it was an area I was particularly well versed and interested in.
So decided to fuck the lot of them and go out on my own….
How am I going to hire myself though?
I am going to use a Tim Ferriss tactic and do the complete opposite of what I was doing.
What if I did the opposite?
What I was doing:
- Wait for a job posting I like
- Applying for the job (CV & cover letter)
- Complete tasks set by them
- Telling them I can do the job
The opposite:
- Don’t wait around for job postings, start doing the job now
- Don’t apply for jobs have them come to me.
- Complete my own tasks and projects
- Create a portfolio of work
Now, that I have established the opposite actions of what I was doing up until now. I have to determine how I implement this strategy.
- Since I want to be an analyst or researcher for an investment company, I will have to start writing company summaries as well as reports on the science. I may consider doing guides, e.g. longevity supplements
- As I won’t be applying for jobs I will have to make sure that I am seen and heard. Therefore, I will have to start making noise and a lot of it. It is probably best I do this on twitter and potentially instagram. I have to be careful not to regress back to my pre digital declutter ways.
- I will have to select tasks and projects that will play to my advantages by highlighting my strengths and showcasing my abilities. I will need to heavily document them. This ties closely to my current study of ultra-learning. e.g. every company sell NAD+ in Europe
- My portfolio should be a collection of my blog posts, projects, and potential my investments.
My hope and dream that by doing the opposite of what I am currently doing I will end up in a position that I won’t need to work for anyone but myself.
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