If you know me at all, you know that I'm a seasoned remote and mobile worker (no need to bring number of years into this!). On top of that, I can't get out of my own way fast enough each morning to get to work and start tackling the to-do's. Apparently not everyone feels this way about working remotely - some folks and friends have mentioned they find it more challenging than going to work at the office. So when I saw this article on Life hacker , I just had to share it for anyone who might be interested. Top 10 Ways to Be More Productive When Working from Home Click! Of course, the above is an ideal situation. It takes small steps so don't panic; you don't have to quit your job tomorrow, but keep in mind you have the option to find another boss, or be your own from now on. However, it will not hurt to work towards this ideal scenario from now on. Looking at your life and your skill set from a distance, you may be able to identify something guru's call ‘your purpose' or ‘destiny'. If you have one, by all means, make sure that what you spend your limited time on today, will eventually lead towards that vision of your life. It gives meaning to your days; it makes you look ahead and eager for positive change. A healthy attitude! Price adjustment: If there's anything you should take away from this article, this is the point. Many times business owners starting out are unsure of how to price. One way is to price at the market median (look around at competitor prices), provide exceptional quality, and nitrate the price upwards as the number of customers grow. This is especially key if you don't want to scale up and up such that the company exceeds the ability of one person to manage. Networking is one thing—it's great to have a digital Rolodex filled with names you can drop at the next convention, if you're into that sort of thing. But what's better? Finding true mentors in your field. You'll find that people are willing (and excited) to help a motivated small businessman learn the ropes, and you can forge lifelong relationships with talented colleagues that would never have given you a second thought if you were on someone else's payroll. And running your own business will give you more confidence in seeking mentors out, as well, because you'll have little choice but to ask the questions you need answered if you want to be successful. Necessity is a wonderful motivator.
Although most of my professional work gravitates around graphic design and web design nowadays, I consider myself to be an artist first. I do illustration work for Life hacker a couple of times a week, and I also take part of small projects now and then, such as illustrating short stories for a local literature magazine on a bi-annual basis. On my own time, I contribute to Luminescent , an art project centered around inspiration, spirituality, and life. For inspiration, I follow the works of artists I admire. If you are curious, I invite you to take a look at my Deviant Art's favorites gallery as well as my Interest's art board where I collect inspiring creations done by skilled illustrators and painters.
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