In part five of my Free From Corporate America recording of the complete book in audio format, I get into a chapter at the heart of the book’s argument: that the real risk is now not the entrepreneurial path, but working 9 to 5. When I originally wrote this chapter, the economy had not gone into its swan dive. I have had readers ask me if my views on the risky nature of working 9 to 5 have changed. In a word, no – but I understand why people would cling to their jobs at a time when new opportunities might be scarce.

To some degree, this book has been misunderstood as advocating freedom from corporate America by starting our own businesses. The reality of the book’s message is more nuanced, as you will find when you explore these chapters. Here’s one segment from this chapter that really stood out to me upon recording it: “I know many consultants and managers who are thriving within large companies by changing their mindset from ‘How can I help this company meet its insatiable need for increasing profit?’ to ‘How can I make a contribution while enhancing my own skills, reputation, and visibility?’”

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