Bootstrap This!

Everyone here knows how I  (incessantly?) harp on the fact that you need to balance the creative with the business side of media making. If you want to make a career out of this - you need to know what you're getting into, how much things actually cost and how that affects what you do and how you do it.

Here's something that will help you as you get started and don't have the cred to spend money to solve your problems (something I never advocate). So embrace your inner entrepreneur and give this Bootstrapper's Bible a read. [PDF download]

It is truly inspirational, especially in this era where many of the opportunities out there are right at our fingertips.

Links To Use

I frequent the website CHANGE THIS because it's nice to get an essay every now and then dealing with a different perspective on a subject you're dealing with yourself. Here's some of their recent "manifestos" (PDF Links)

Downsizing

Dealing with change

The Importance of a Plan B

There are all sorts of subjects covered in the site so give it a good review and choose the ideas that you think you can incorporate into your own life.