A lot of people don’t really know what they do. Or at least don’t know how to say what they do. Many, when asked, state their job or their title.

For example, when you ask a Lawyer what they do (obviously before you know that they’re a lawyer), they will tell you that they are a Lawyer. But does that tell you what they do? Do they sue people, do they defend? Do they write contracts? Do they mediate divorces? What really does a Lawyer do? Other than charge lots of money :-)

Or what about a CEO of a company… what do they really do?

I came across an interesting quote from Barbra Streisand (the famous Singer/Actress) that got me thinking:

“You have got to discover you, what you do, and trust it.”

So I gave this some deep thought and realized something about myself… I figured out what I do. Not just what I do, but what I love to do!

“I build companies”.

Thats right… I have learned to sum up what I do in 3 succinct words. And now, I’m trusting it, going with my gut, and getting involved in a number of startups. And, I’m having the time of my life!

No particular type of company per se, but I tend to gravitate more towards companies that are involved with technology, particulary as it relates to using technology to solve business problems. I’m also very involved in the food/restaurant business, travel, television/film, and anything entrepreneurish.

So the next time somebody asks you what you do, make sure you tell them what you do… not your job title or profession.

Do you know what you do?