David Stiller’s blog

You know the interesting phenomenon, when you learn a new vocabulary word — “ubiquitous,” say — and it suddenly starts appearing everywhere?  You hear it on the radio, read it in the paper, experience it in conversations around the water cooler.  For me, a similar thing is happening right now, but not with words:  with opportunity.

Last Wednesday, I put in my notice at work — on very good terms, no bridges burned.  I’m going full time freelance, which is exciting and somewhat nerve-wracking all at once.  Ultimately, I’m more confident than I am anything else.  My wife supports me in this decision, I’ve hedged my bets, and so far things seem to be falling nicely into place.  Keep reading »