5 reasons your creativity is your greatest asset

1. The freelance economy is booming.

2. AI/ deep learning is replacing human jobs.

Jobs are being replaced at rapid rates by robotic innovation and AI applications. Most people are familiar with physically based positions like warehousing and manufacturing jobs being replaced or reduced in number, but with advances in machine learning, AI will slowly begin to replace knowledge based roles as well.

Lee explained, “ in thought industries because it can now mimic human intuition. The question is not whether or not this will happen, it’s just a question of how we will respond.”

3. If robots can’t replicate it, people can’t.

4. Your calling is your expertise.

Lee’s belief is that this is perfect timing for the coming wave of AI innovation. Because people are more accustomed to pursuing what they love, they’re more likely to be successful in the new economy.

5. Entrepreneurship driven by passion is fun.

There are plenty of stories of how his time working with freelancers has taught him the value of being a solopreneur. A great example came from a member based in South Korea. She is a pastry chef and was planning a trip to San Francisco. She managed to find a place to rent with a kitchen, so where her followers were able to learn how to make her cupcakes that were famous in her hometown. She made enough to cover the rental and fund most of her trip.