2. The concept of a "job" is most unprofitable

In today's global economy, there are no "jobs" anymore.

Everyone is responsible for offering a business service, and for charging fairly for that service.

I say a "business service" because most people work for a business organization.

Yet, many people still think in terms of a "job." Although the concept of a job, especially a permanent job, may sound comforting, it is in fact misleading.

In the old days, if you had a job at a big company, you were assured of a certain economic stability. Not so anymore. Today, there's always someone in management who's looking at your job description, your performance, your output, the criticality of your work, etc. and who is a flick of the pen away from slashing your job.

Management doesn't keep you on the payroll out of the goodness of their heart. They keep you on the payroll because they are convinced you provide a valuable business service that helps the company grow profitably.

Therefore, the more you understand business, the more secure your job and career will be.

If you don't understand business and how your work specifically contributes to the company's profitable growth, your job will never be secure. Your economic survival will always be at the mercy of someone else.