Life is a Business

If you think about it, business is inherent in almost all organizations in life. Even if you don't notice it and you are not making any money, in any group whether it be a pack of friends or a non-profit organization, each individual has their specific roles.

Take a group of friends, for example. There is one person who makes the plans, another who likes to drive and so on. Your social life would be pretty boring if everyone didn't work together to get things done, like planning a birthday party for a friend or getting the group concert tickets. So, it is in your best interest to know how a business works and use it to your advantage.

I recently read some parts of Freakonomics, a best-seller and a well-known book in the business world. The authors talk a bit about gangs and drug organizations which are the epitome of a business, although highly illegal. Like many corporations, the people in charge make a very high amount of money and everyone else only pennies.

As I get closer to starting work I notice more and more the business-like characteristics of our everyday lives. It really gives you a neat perspective as you prepare to work for an actual business.