What’s my model?
So a little while ago, I was hanging out with a friend of mine and he asked me a seemingly simple question - but one that I didn’t have a good answer to. “What’s my model?”
In theory, I am entrepreneur, i am launching companies into the community and also a non profit but i do a lot of “community organizing” activity that I lose money on. I would say 15-20% of my time is being spent helping people in the community through events, blogging, media, consulting and almost all stuff that I don’t get paid anything for and often times put my own money into and a lot of my time. It’s something to think about whenever we do something - always ask - “What’s my model?” There doesn’t need to always be an answer - some things are done for goodwill or kindness but it still is important to ask to make sure you aren’t wasting your time and money.
So again, what’s my model? Well, as my friend Mark D. said last time we talked “Pay It Forward” I hope all my community building will eventually help me back!
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