The pandemic has torn down the freelance hurdles
What’s holding you back from sprinting your career ahead?
I earned $50K more because of COVID last year
Pandemic-induced efficiency is real, and we’re all better off for it.
The future of freelancing isn’t better platforms — it’s no platforms
A rebuttal of Dr. Jon Younger’s accurate, yet platform-obsessed freelance revolution predictions.
Lost your pride? — Why you’re not producing your best design work
Humility and self-confidence lead you to strive for quality no matter the task. Lose that pride, and you’re destined for design mediocrity.
Working Remotely Isn’t Outsourcing Yourself
If you work from home, will thousands of people from around the world be competing for your role?
Why Freelancing Became More Stable Than Employment
COVID-19 has amplified existing trends — uncovering the skeleton of the old, dead, linear career model.
Passive Income Is a Lie — Build Passion Income Instead
All businesses require work, but you can decide what kind of work and when to do it.
The Deeper Truths of Working From Home – What All the Tips Aren't Telling You
Tired of hearing the same obvious WFH advice over and over again? They'll all fail if you don't respect the underlying challenges first.
Stuff I Thought Was Important Just Isn't Anymore
The pandemic lockdown has forced a life & business re-prioritization, and I'm not sure my writing makes the cut.
The Future of Work is Local-Remote
The Coronavirus health scare reminds us that we could have been working better all along.
“Adulting” and Critical Thinking Are Education for the Future of Work
Higher education is failing, but don’t fret. A handful of skills will make you good at anything your curvy career path may throw your way.
How to Make Money Online With No Skill or Experience
You’re asking the wrong question. Instead, find how to create value.
Remote Work Works When You Act “Grown-Up”
Dependable people make good employees, no matter where they’re located.
How I Grew My Freelance Business from $0 to Six Figures
Lessons learned from the ups and downs of building a design business for 18 years.
Why Designers Need to Be ‘Specialized Generalists’
Being ‘T-shaped’ will make you more effective and more valuable
Self-Employed Identity Crisis: Freelancer, Contractor, Consultant, Entrepreneur, or Solopreneur?
What you call yourself matters. Learn the difference, and how to climb to the next level.
Fuck work. Jobs are broken.
We’re headed for a post-work world. But we must first dismantle what work means to us.
Should work be “fun”?
What do today’s generations really crave in a career?