From Library Journal
Fisher, a freelance writer, aims to tell readers what it's really like to work alone- "how to stay focused, motivated, organized, purposeful, productive, and happy." Nearly 40 million Americans work full-or part-time at home, and Fisher will help you decide if you want to join them-or, if you already work at home, how best to succeed at your job. Covering topics such as self-discovery, self-actualization, self-discipline, organization, procrastination, and loneliness, each chapter provides suggestions, solutions, and examples. A bibliography of articles and books provides further insights into the area of home work. This timely guide will find an audience in most libraries.
Susan Awe, Jefferson Cty. P.L. System, Arvada, Col.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Susan Awe, Jefferson Cty. P.L. System, Arvada, Col.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
At first blush, Fisher's guide to home working seems to resemble what has become a bible for the self-employed, Paul and Sarah Edwards' Working from Home. Not so, since he delves into the psyche of solos, some concomitant problems (and their solutions), and examples of successful practitioners. A self-deprecatory wit and very readable prose frame his text, as do quizzes and tests that measure emotional aptitude and discipline. He speaks of techniques to banish procrastination (e.g., write a daily to-do list), to avoid family disunity (impose rules such as "Honor all closed doors"), and to achieve success through self-actualization, among other topics. The wealth of individual experiences and his upbeat and thoughtful approach will convince even the most timid to seriously consider being their own boss. Barbara Jacobs
