But What If Everyone Were Self-Employed? Is that even possible? I have no idea. I’m not advocating that, actually. I’m saying it’s been great for me, and I recommend it for those who are looking for freedom and the ability to pursue their passions and dreams. And if you are, I don’t guarantee success. I’m just sharing what I’ve learned. But what if everyone were in business for themselves? Would this be a horrible thing? I can imagine a world of tiny businesses and free agents. I think people would collaborate — as I do today, with many people — but they’d do so as free agents, not as employees. And that’s a huge difference. A world of difference. Because then they’d come in as equals, and they’d be collaborating because they want to, because they’re excited about a project. Then the world of trying to motivate employees disappears, because people are motivated already — they’re excited, they have freedom, they choose to do the work. That’s a utopia, obviously, and the real world would have all kinds of problems. But there are all sorts of problems today, so that would be nothing new. I don’t know if it could happen or if it’s desirable. All I know is I enjoy my freedom, and I’m happier than ever. I wish nothing less on all of you. A few other good reads: Seth Godin: Lessons from very tiny businesses Jonathan Fields: Firefly Manifesto Remixed (How to become a career renegade) Pamela Slim: Free chapter from Escape From Cubicle Nation Chris Guillebeau: Why You Should Quit Your Day Job and Travel Around the World Etsy: Quit Your Day Job (true story) Wisebread: 6 Reasons to Become Self-Employed Get Rich Slowly: Employee or Entrepreneur? The Pros and Cons of Self-Employment
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