I don't mind being managed in the context of work. I'm very surprised at this revelation. For over two decades, I have been self-employed almost exclusively, taking direction from only myself. I haven't been too successful, though, in the context of self-management. I have gotten by, but haven't been successful in the ways this society demands it - by making enough money to manage my life well.
I'm learning about managing and self-management at my new job. Managing others involves trust as well as direction. It requires patience and understanding as well as vision and adherence to a system. Of utmost importance is a commitment to standards which keep the operational aspects synchronized with the contact or outflow needs of the business.
These same standards apply to self-managing. Whether applying for grants to create art or maintaining personal finances, there must be commitment to standards which are, essentially, the backline of functionality; adherence to a set of rules created to support a principle to thrive.
(continued in Part II: What about unemployment?)
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