I stay motivated as a solo-creator (2023)
The article discusses the challenges and strategies of staying motivated as a solo creator. It highlights the importance of engaging work, establishing a routine, and managing downtime effectively. The author shares personal insights on how to maintain productivity without traditional workplace structures.
- ▪Working solo can lead to difficulties in maintaining productivity and motivation.
- ▪The author emphasizes the importance of engaging in projects that are meaningful to them.
- ▪Establishing a daily routine helps in managing work and personal time effectively.
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How I stay motivated as a solo-creator 05 Oct, 2023 Working solo has its difficulties. For one, my income is somewhat tied to my productivity, and my productivity highly correlates to my state of mind. This is combined with a lack of co-workers. Comrades in the trenches, if you will. And finally there's the ability to not do anything, which can be quite nebulous and dangerous if not managed. One nice thing about being employed is when you wake up, you know what you're going to do. You're going to work. The choice has been made. The structure around that work, and the underlying purpose are set by others and you just need to make it happen. Yes, there is a big variety in occupations, but in general, an employee has to go to work, receive direction, and be productive.
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