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Autonomy is part of the appeal of freelancing. We may or may not work in our pajamas, or from a lawn chair in the backyard. We’re our own bosses. But sometimes, that means bossing yourself around.

“Unless you know exactly what you want, you’re sure not to get it.” I could attempt to diagram that sentence. Instead, I’ll explain how this nugget of advice became a cornerstone of my freelance business — and how it can help yours, too.

Independent journalists work in a constant state of upheaval: We work without roots, often alone. Rewards abound for the risks we take. Yet freelancing through the current upheaval amid Pres. Donald Trump’s transition to the White House has thrown many for a loop.