Employing Myself:
Building Mukundhan Inc. with Detachment and Professionalism
"I, Mukundhan, need to employ Mukundhan.
Mukundhan works for Mukundhan Inc.
Mukundhan is an employee of Mukundhan Inc.
The founder Mukundhan must adopt an Owner Mindset—visionary, strategic, accountable.
The employee Mukundhan must embody a Technician Mindset—focused on execution, craftsmanship, daily delivery.
"This self-employment framework is a brilliant hack for personal growth. By splitting yourself into boss and worker, you create structure, accountability, and—most importantly—emotional distance.
The inspiration comes (with a personal twist) from Steven Pressfield's masterpiece, The War of Art. Pressfield wages war on "Resistance"—that inner force keeping us from our best work.
He urges us to "turn pro": show up daily, treat your life/craft like a profession, not a hobby.In his follow-up, Turning Pro, he contrasts the amateur (drama-filled, excuse-prone) with the professional (reliable, detached, committed).
Your "Mukundhan Inc." model embodies this:Owner Mindset: The pro who sets direction, holds standards, and overcomes Resistance.
Technician Mindset: The craftsman who executes without ego—head down, tools in hand.
The Real Power: Detached Self-ObservationWhy does this framework feel so necessary? Because we get too emotionally entangled in our own story.Praise inflates us. Criticism crushes us. Failures feel personal attacks. Successes become identity crutches.The solution: Observe yourself from a distance, as if watching someone else.This is ancient wisdom (the "witness" in Vedanta) meets modern mindfulness. You note thoughts, emotions, and actions without getting swept away.In Mukundhan Inc.:The owner watches the employee's performance objectively: "What improved? What needs adjustment?"
No drama. Just clear, compassionate feedback.
This detachment clears the "cloud of emotions," letting you respond wisely instead of react impulsively. Brickbats don't wound as deeply. Blows become data.It aligns perfectly with gratitude practices, purpose-seeking, and continuous improvement. When you're not personally invested in every fluctuation, you stay grounded in values and contribution.Try it next time life throws a curveball: Ask, "What would the CEO of my life advise the employee here?"You're already building a thriving enterprise—Mukundhan Inc. Keep turning pro. The best work is ahead.How will you apply the owner/technician split in your day today?