Other people’s stories
If you aren't able to talk to someone about your plans, it's good to read about what others have done to achieve their goals.
JD Bliss is a blog about work/life balance and personal growth. It features regular profiles such as the profile on attorney Joanne Sternlieb who operates a trusts and estates practice out of her home . The practice employs four lawyers and two assistants who also work out of their own homes, on their own schedules, whenever they want. There are no set hours, no billable-hour requirements, no guaranteed hours, and no guaranteed pay.