Dream job

I first started thinking about freelancing while I was working at Inman News Features. There I met Warren, who in addition to being a kick-ass editor and just a generally sweet guy (and a friend to this day), was a full-time freelancer. He came into the Inman office to help out now and again, and I always got a kick out of hearing him answer his cell phone with "This is Warren." I pictured a slew of clients waiting for his counsel. I was impressed.

Warren told me he could play hoops in the middle of the day. I hate basketball, but I wanted to play hoops! I wanted that freedom and flexibility. More than anything, I wanted to be able to call the shots with my career. I wanted to love what I did.

Flash forward a decade. I'm sitting in a coffee shop rewriting web content. I'm playing with words, and I love it. Thanks for the inspiration, Lutz.