My first eBook is finally coming together. It will be released to the world on October 6th. The book will be entirely free, and you will be able to read it either online or in a printable PDF format.
Before I finish the book, I want to collect some original contributions from thoughtful people. I already have contributions in the book from great people like Gary Vaynerchuk, Chris Brogan, Chris Guillebeau and others and I’m looking for a few more.
In the aftermath of the latest global recession, a new economy (based on freelancing, entrepreneurship, sharing, outsourcing and results-orientation) is presenting enormous opportunities to those who embrace it. People who cling to the old economy (based on economies of scale, monopolies, vertical integration and face time) are doomed to struggle in the competition for fewer and fewer remaining jobs.
The book will be titled “New Economy Superstar.” It’s about how the nature of work is changing and how to succeed in the new world. It’s also about the benefits (location independence, lifestyle design, directly enjoying the fruits of your labor) of being a New Economy Superstar.
What I’m looking for are some quotes or short stories from people who have found success as entrepreneurs and individuals. If you have a tip to share about how to succeed in the new economy, I would love to hear it.
If your tip is chosen, I will of course include full attribution in both the web and PDF versions of the book.
Will you share a thought on success in the new economy?
Send tips to: editor[at]freepursuits.com. The deadline is next Wednesday, September 23rd.
If you have general thoughts about what the “new economy” means to you, or how the nature of work is changing, please leave a comment below!
Awesome idea, Corbett.
Can’t wait to read it.
Rasheed
Hello – saw you mentioned on Man vs. Debt and wanted to drop you a line about Barra de Navidad. I stayed in your lovely little town for about four days a couple years ago and it is probably the most angelic place I have ever been (with the exception, naturally, of the strip by the sea that fills up with drunken tourists every night).
Maybe some day I’ll make it down there to retire or some such thing.
Enjoy the mango with chili!
I’d recommend you talk to Brian Armstrong from StartBreakingFree.com. He is a great entrepreneur. Nice guy too. Contact him through his blog and see if he’d be willing to contribute.
Thanks for the tip, Gordie. I’ll check out Brian’s site.
-Corbett
Sent
Looking forward to reading it!
My thoughts.
The world has never been more ripe for people instead of corporations to be the content providers. I think it’s dangerous to ignore this fact, and it is that, a fact.
In the new economy, small people with big passions in music, movies, books, and news will bring down big business until they adapt. They will all be in the playing ground with major corporations because the tools are here, the platforms are in place, the internet is growing up and so are it’s users. They are polishing their music made in a backroom, articles written on a bus, and movies shot in home towns to a professional level.
On an individual level this is exciting, being your own person is being re-invisioned! I hope breaking the mold becomes a respectable and encouraged option. I hope the “mold” dissolves all together.
My success is an example of this. I’ve found my last 3 W2′ed jobs through craigslist, I’ve negotiated days off and all the while maintained the ability up front to work on multiple personal or other business projects while on a jobs location. I maintain not much more than a DBA and I’ve worked for different countries! Anything is possible, throw me anywhere in the world!
Corbet, bravissimo
vorrei portare in italia la tua filosofia il tuo pensiero, ci sto lavorando sopra da tempo e ne sono veramente estasiato
Possiamo trovare una collaborazione ???
I’am sorry i dont’ speak good englhis !!
you are the best
alberto