In Chapter 5, you learned how to work in a highly focused, highly productive manner for significant blocks of time. This is an incredible skill to have in the digital age.
The only problem is that no man or woman is an island. Being part of the gig economy means that you need to wear many hats. It’s not enough to be a programmer, editor, or writer: you also have to be a marketer, a complaints department, and an administrator. You are part of a community now.
And seeing as many people who choose a life of working online are introverts by nature, this won’t always come easily, especially ...