Jim Hartmann <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU> wrote:

> Hello, does anyone have any recommended books or ideas about "dropping
> out and tuning in" to the independent consulting business?

    Jim:

    I'm sure that there are lots of books on the subject, but I
    haven't read any, so I can't recommend one.

> Are flexible hours and schedule a realized advantage?

    Well, um, yeah... When you run your own business, you can
    schedule your 80-hour weeks any way you like.

    -Andy


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