A lot of people assume that in an ideal world, they’d be working on their own projects 100% of the time. As someone who’s been in the lucky position of being able to do just that, I discovered a few years back that it can drive you a little crazy. Thinking about yourself all the time — realizing your vision, considering your place in the world — can actually be too much of a good thing. I noticed that when I worked on Other People’s Projects and took on another role I found it invigorating.
I’ve always been involved with a number of projects, giving people feedback and suggestions, but I’ve decided to formalize it a bit and open it up to people beyond my immediate circle through something I’m calling No Media Kings Services. Hang a shingle outside my virtual door, as it were, that reads CONSULTANT. If you’re so inclined, check out what I’ve done for the clients I’ve worked with so far and the webhosting and site design services I’m also offering.
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Who’s down with OPP?
Some other bonuses to working on OPP are if say, I’m busy doing non-fun stuff (i.e. a full-time job), OPP offers me a creative outlet without too much commitment on my part. Usually someone else has done all the coordinating and other dirty work, and I just show up for the fun part. So if I haven’t been creative for a while, OPP offers a dose of creativity to get me through the next few weeks.
As well, it can be liberating to not have to be “on”, and just let someone else do the thinking, and just do as I’m told.
But most importantly, OPP occasionally leads to free pizza.