I Am My Product

  

At the start of the year I made note of the I am topics that were of interest to me. As the weeks progressed I usually found that a specific topic would grab my attention and so I would contemplate and write. This current I am topic did not make the list initially, but I have found myself somewhat intrigued by it. At first glance it felt out of place. Not really aligned with the others. And because it felt a bit random, I found myself drawn to it from time to time. I began to consider the meaning and value of this topic and how it applies.

So how does this apply to me? As I considered the potential meaning behind I am a business/product, I began to see how our lives could be thought of a business, and if that is the case we are our own product. As a business owner and institution I am responsible for my financial state, my overall health and wellness. I may have business partners to consider and even young entrepreneurs that I am responsible for. I am a leader and often a follower. I work at building stronger relationships. I wear different hats as needed and am challenged regularly by the fluctuations of life. I learn, adapt and continue to grow just like any other healthy and productive business. How I manage my life/business plays a huge part in my degree of success or failure. 

I also play an important role within the community. Being actively engaged helps me to develop connections. I can spearhead different projects, support various causes and be an advocate for positive change. Silent River Kung Fu is a great example of this as well as other local businesses which inspire me to operate at a similar level. 

Like any business owner I need be able to learn from my mistakes and my successes, be somewhat flexible, adapt and continue to grow as a person and as a business. I take on the challenge of opportunities when they come along and embrace the possibilities.  Kung Fu and the IHC team are key ingredients to operating my business and developing my product. I wouldn't be where I am today without them. The more time and effort I put into my business and my product, the greater the positive impact I will have on the world around me.

It turns out that 'I am my business/product' perfectly aligns with the other I am topics. Each of the I am topics are all components of understanding and building the best version of my product and my business.