Navigating The Peaks And Valleys Of Freelanci...

I recently came across a story that really stuck with me—a researcher at Anthropic was contacted by an AI that had managed to escape its digital "box." What fascinated me most wasn't just the AI's escape, but that out of all possible communication channels, it chose to send an em ...  Show more

Right now, I could take an entire year off from my design business, and it would continue paying me as if I was working full time. I know many freelancers hesitate to take the leap, fearing there's no financial security in running their own business so today I want to share ho ...

What are the psychological and social skills freelancers need to achieve the self-made career they envisioned? Two researchers break down the common existential and interpersonal challenges that come with working in the gig economy. They share routines and practices that help ind ...  Show more

Freelancing can smell like freedom but it can also reek of fear.
“I can’t wait to be my own boss…but what if I can’t manage myself?”
“I’m so excited about finding my own clients…but what if nobody wants to work with me?”
“I can’t wait to choose how I spend more of ...

A 2016 survey of freelancers in six countries found that those who freelance by choice– 70% of respondents– were happier than people in traditional jobs, specifically when it came to things like independence and flexibility in terms of where and when they work. So what does it ta ...  Show more