Embracing the unfamiliarNot that we don't need the comfort of friends and family, of course. Unfamiliar people and situations may stimulate us, but they also add stress. Being able to relax in predictable surroundings is important to our well being. Just don't get too comfortable if you need to be creative.
Do you wear a tie?Individualism can also signal creativity, so sometimes being "different" is just what they want to see. It can also make you memorable: your non-conformity makes you stand out from the sea of the properly dressed and coiffed.
Some questions about Self Employment Quite a few years back I wrote a piece on Successful Consulting. It's a longish thing, and if you are considering entering the world of self employment, I recommend reading it. However, it didn't cover everything, and particularly it skipped over a few questions that were added as comments recently: