Entrepreneur or ‘Want’repreneur? The Darker Side of The “Be Your Own Boss” Movement Get In Loser With Toni-Marie
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DISCLAIMER: This is by no means a hate video, an over generalization, or an attempt to put down any aspiring entrepreneurs/business minded individuals involved in this field of work. This is merely a critical analysis on the persons who prey on people’s vulnerability during the pandemic, persuading them to subscribe to a lifestyle they promote; advertising their riches more than the success of the business itself.
What’s up sluts, losers and everything in between? This week I’m straying a little bit off topic to our usual rhetoric because psychology is all about observations, and noticing trends and patterns in groups of people over time. And something that has undoubtedly become a trend over the past decade or so, is the “Be Your Own Boss” movement, and the rise of entrepreneurs. Everything under the sun from online stores, MLMs, pyramid schemes, brand ambassadors, full time Youtubers, you name it. And while the idea of quitting your 9-5 for the sake of never having to work for someone again can be quite dazzling to many, it becomes problematic or even cult like when persons in this community turn wayward, and take advantage of others for their own selfish gain.
In this episode I discuss this controversial topic with an aspiring entrepreneur, and seek his perspective on the darker side of the “Be Your Own Boss” epidemic.
DISCLAIMER: This is by no means a hate video, an over generalization, or an attempt to put down any aspiring entrepreneurs/business minded individuals involved in this field of work. This is merely a critical analysis on the persons who prey on people’s vulnerability during the pandemic, persuading them to subscribe to a lifestyle they promote; advertising their riches more than the success of the business itself.
What’s up sluts, losers and everything in between? This week I’m straying a little bit off topic to our usual rhetoric because psychology is all about observations, and noticing trends and patterns in groups of people over time. And something that has undoubtedly become a trend over the past decade or so, is the “Be Your Own Boss” movement, and the rise of entrepreneurs. Everything under the sun from online stores, MLMs, pyramid schemes, brand ambassadors, full time Youtubers, you name it. And while the idea of quitting your 9-5 for the sake of never having to work for someone again can be quite dazzling to many, it becomes problematic or even cult like when persons in this community turn wayward, and take advantage of others for their own selfish gain.
In this episode I discuss this controversial topic with an aspiring entrepreneur, and seek his perspective on the darker side of the “Be Your Own Boss” epidemic.