There is no such thing as an “Employee.” There are only entrepreneurs who have chosen to sell 100% of their capacity to a single client.
If you view yourself as an employee, you have already surrendered your power. You have adopted the Renter Mindset. You expect the “landlord” (the company) to fix the sink, provide the tools, and guarantee your security. In exchange, you give up your upside and your agency.
A Sovereign adopts the Owner Mindset. Even if they receive a paycheck from a multinational corporation, they operate as Me, Inc.
The Renters vs. Owners Distinction
The Renter (The “Job” Mindset):
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Asks: “What is my job description?”
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Thinks: “I am paid for my time.”
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Behavior: Minimizes effort to meet the baseline. Avoids responsibility when things break.
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The Result: Stagnation. You are a commodity that is easily replaced.
The Owner (The “Equity” Mindset):
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Asks: “What problem can I solve to increase the value of this entity?”
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Thinks: “I am paid for the value I create.”
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Behavior: Maximizes output because they view the company’s success as their portfolio’s success.
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The Result: Irreplaceability. You aren’t “doing a job”; you are managing an asset.
The Protocol: How to Operate Me, Inc.
1. Treat Your Boss as a Client Your “salary” is a retainer. Your “performance review” is a contract renewal negotiation. If you were a freelancer, you wouldn’t do the bare minimum; you would try to delight your client so they never look for a competitor. Do the same at your desk.
2. Solve Problems Outside Your “Property Line” A renter sees a leak in the hallway and says, “Not my apartment, not my problem.” An owner sees a leak in the building and fixes it because the leak threatens the structural integrity of the entire asset. The most valuable people in any company are those who solve problems they weren’t assigned.
3. Build Personal Equity Your skills, your network, and your reputation are the balance sheet of Me, Inc. Every project you take on should either increase your “Cash” (Salary) or your “Assets” (Skills/Network). If a job offers neither, Me, Inc. is losing money.
#DhandheKaFunda: Entrepreneurship isn’t about owning a GST number; it’s about owning the outcome. If you don’t own your work, someone else will own you.