Almost a year ago, I wrote about the importance of finding ladders to help structure your work. I just found a good one, “The Spectrum of Financial Dependence and Independence,” by Morgan Housel. 

There are 16 levels of independence, with clear definitions. I appreciate it because it’s much more flexible than what the typical label of independence suggests; solopreneur, indie, freelance, mercenary types with an emphasis on DIY.

With this ladder, the working arrangement is flexible—choose the options that suit you best—and you’re working to get to the next level of independence.