| Sumario: | Freelancers of all kinds confront the challenge of managing their time wisely. Many freelancers started out on their own because they hate the idea of others imposing a schedule on them, and they work best when they are free from interference, office politics, and reliance on colleagues. That does not mean they do not have to cultivate freelance-friendly characteristics and battle a tendency to get pulled into family or household duties while on deadline, however. Some people are just not suited to the freelance life, and others should carefully think about the challenges they will face—given their temperaments and habits—before setting up on their own. The writer discusses the personality traits that are most compatible with freelancing. A sidebar presents tips on getting the most out of freelancing.
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