Time to Remove Your Bootstrapper Badge

You’d think that Bootstrapper was a badge of honor, perhaps even bestowed by the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

Why is it that the majority of Americans have bought into the independent, “I can do it myself”, bootstrapping mindset?

According to Wikipedia, bootstrapping became popular as a term, originating in the United States, in the early 19th century with the phrase “pull oneself over a fence by one’s bootstraps.” The phrase was meant to be absurdly ridiculous as it was downright impossible.

Picture it, you’re partially over the fence, and all you need to do is reach back and pull on your bootstraps to effectually fling yourself the rest of the way over the fence.

In essence, many business and career professionals are trying to do just that, not realizing just how impossible it is, but proud nonetheless of their exhaustive efforts.

ENOUGH!

“You can DIY, but you can’t DIAY! You can Do It Yourself, but you can’t Do It ALL Yourself.” ~Michele Jennae

It’s time to take off the Bootstrapper Badge and perhaps ask for help to get over the fence!

I can help if you’re not sure where to start! Email me at michele@michelejennae.com.