The Week After the Clocks Change
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Tag: independence
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The Freedom Trap: Staying Disciplined When No One Else Sets Your Schedule
Self-employment, remote work, a career break or a summer off can bring wonderful freedom and a surprising risk of drift. Here is how to build just enough structure to make that freedom worth having. Read more
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Going Solo: The Quiet Courage of Doing Things on Your Own
Eating out, traveling or catching a show by yourself can feel surprisingly brave. Here is why it is hard, how to start small and how to stay safe while you build a little independence. Read more
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Freedom From and Freedom To: Two Kinds of Independence Worth Building
Independence is not only about getting away from what holds you back. It is also about building what lets you move forward. Here is a simple way to think about both this July. Read more
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The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia: How a Cracked Bell Grew Into Its Name
The Liberty Bell cracked, was recast, cracked again and fell silent. Along the way it became one of the best-known symbols of freedom in the world. Here is its story and what to know before you visit. Read more
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Myth vs. Fact: The American Ideal of Self-Reliance
Self-reliance is a celebrated American ideal and one of the most misunderstood. Here are four common myths about independence, along with what is actually true. Read more
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After the Declaration: What 1776 Teaches About the Long Work That Follows a Bold Decision
The Declaration of Independence was a beginning, not a victory. The years that followed 1776 hold a useful lesson for anyone who has just made a big decision about their own life. Read more
