So there's a classic business book called The Emyth Revisited. It was written by Michael Gerber many years ago.

I remember reading it, I don't know, 15, 20 years ago.

I forget the exact publication date.

But he really highlighted this concept

of working on your business versus working in your business.

And I've talked about it or referred to it a couple times throughout the years of the podcast here.

And so today a listener is like what does that actually mean?

And sometimes I really appreciate you, our listeners, you know, to call me to account.

If I mention a concept without defining it or make some assumptions, I would love to correct that

to make sure everybody knows what we're talking about.

So working on your business, it actually is a super important distinction.

So let's talk about it with some examples.

Examples of working on your business versus working in your business.

And especially for those who are really busy and have limited time to work on their side vessels,

this is why it's so important to understand that distinction.

So Roman's got the question, my detailed answer will follow. it's all coming up in just 30 seconds. Hey Chris, this is Roman. I've been listening for a while and have heard you talk about the difference between working on your business and working in your business, but I'm not entirely clear on what that means.

Could you break down the distinction between these two concepts and why it matters for side hustlers

or small business owners?

What are some of the examples of activities that fall under each category?

And how can I make sure I'm striking the right balance between the two in my own side hustle. E-Meth revisited, as I said at least 15 years ago, I was living in West Africa, working as an aid worker,

and then also kind of running a freelance side hustle on the side, like back in the states,

doing online business, and I read this book and it made a big difference

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