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Work for Yourself, Not Your Boss: The Real Job Revolution!
10th December 2025 • The Daily Note with James A. Brown • James A. Brown
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Takeaways:

  • Your job isn't just what your boss says; it's about crafting your future and skills.
  • Scott Adams suggests we should view our jobs as stepping stones to even better opportunities.
  • Always remember, we work not just for a paycheck but to build our own futures.
  • Companies may call themselves families, but they won’t hesitate to cut you loose if needed.
  • Focus on growing your network and profile; that's where real job security lies!
  • In the end, it's all about you and your family, so invest in your future wisely.

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Companies mentioned in this episode:

  • Scott Adams
  • Dilbert
  • Scott Wright


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Speaker B:

This is the Daily Note.

Speaker B:

I'm James A.

Speaker B:

Brown.

Speaker B:

Most of us.

Speaker A:

Believe that our job is whatever our boss says it is.

Speaker A:

You work, you.

Speaker B:

Get paid and repeat.

Speaker A:

But is that it?

Speaker A:

Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert.

Speaker B:

Says no.

Speaker A:

He says, your job is to get a better job.

Speaker A:

He says, we.

Speaker B:

Don'T work for.

Speaker A:

Our employer.

Speaker A:

We work for our future.

Speaker B:

We work to build.

Speaker A:

Our skills, to grow our profile, to grow.

Speaker B:

Our networks.

Speaker A:

We work for us because a company will call itself.

Speaker B:

A family right up to the moment it.

Speaker A:

Lays you off or cut you off.

Speaker B:

At the knees.

Speaker A:

And expect you to smile.

Speaker B:

And nod and say, may I have another?

Speaker B:

So never forget.

Speaker A:

Who you work for.

Speaker A:

You, your.

Speaker B:

Family and your future.

Speaker A:

So is Scott Wright.

Speaker B:

Let me know@jamesabrown.net on that note.

Speaker B:

I'm James A.

Speaker B:

Brown, and.

Speaker A:

As always, be well.

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