What Does “Being your Own Boss” Really Mean?

A Rarely Voiced Perspective on Personal and Professional Self-Governance

A split image that contrasts a traditional office environment with an entrepreneurial workspace.

“I want to be my own boss” is an aspiration that motivates so many people, both young and old — while also selling 1,000,000’s of mediocre books and drop-shipping master classes. Professionals working within hierarchical organizations often fantasize about attaining…