Book Review of No Limits by Sara Morgan

Sara Morgan's book No Limits belongs to an increasing sub-genre of books made possible by the rise of the Internet. Self-employment has been made easier than ever thanks to the ability to use the web to bypass the soulless corporate stranglehold on everything consumer-oriented. There are many in this country, and some are in charge, who regard Big Business as a kind of benevolent Big Brother looking out for the future of capitalism. Of course, the truth is far less kind. In my opinion, anyone who gives advice on how to skirt around the evil that is Big Business deserves kudos.

No Limits bears a resemblance to other books offering advice on how to make it on your own as a self-employed American, but differs on two distinct accounts. For one thing, Sara writes in a very engaging manner that can be both intellectually challenging and emotionally intense. The second thing that sets this book apart from so many others is plethora of real-life stories. Sara Morgan fills this book with concrete examples of people who have successfully gone from the corporate graveyard to the resurrection of being their own boss. There are also examples for those who are currently just kind of floating through life without purpose or direction.

Another plus for No Limits is that Sara is not a false profit offering false profits for any idiot who simply wants to get away from a boss. Striking out on your own and becoming a successfully self-employed person is simply not for everyone. Ms. Morgan outlines in entertaining detail the very important aspects of self-employment that are needed to make it more than a glorified hobby. You will learn the value of being a multi-tasker and the overwhelming vitality of self-discipline. Slackers need not apply in the world of self-employment as delineated by Sara in No Limits.

The financial side of self-employment can be a roadblock to the more creative types. We who trade in the field of ideas and information often look at words like S-Corporation and Sole Proprietorship as obstructions to the job. These are important elements in constructing that dream of doing your job in Homer Simpson boxer shorts and a Joy Division T-shirt, however. (Not that I wrote this wearing Homer Simpson boxer shorts...only.)

Sara also details some of the more intangible parts of striking out on your own. For instance, learn how to quite making excuses for not taking up the gauntlet and getting out on your own. You must also learn the value of networking (something I have refused to do and probably have paid the price) and of both getting and receiving advice.

No Limits is an excellent tome on preparing yourself for the magic of being your own boss. Let me tell you from experience that no job you've ever had with a boss is quite as wonderful as being your own boss. It's not for everyone, but if you think you have what it takes you can learn a lot from reading Sara Morgan's book.