Adam Saadi

Don't niche down.

Everyone screams "specialize or die." But early on, being a generalist is smarter.

Say yes to random projects for 6 months. You'll discover:

What you actually enjoy

What pays unexpectedly well

What problem you love solving

Then niche with real data—not guesswork.

Generalize to find your edge. Specialize to scale it.

🚀 New on Contra: my go-to tip for freelancers just getting started.

Tip: Always bookend your day. Set a clear start and end time for work—then actually log off. Your creativity (and sanity) will thank you.

Let’s connect if you’re freelancing smarter, not harder. 💼

Design tip: Less clutter = more impact. Negative space isn’t empty — it’s breathing room for your message.

Want your work to stand out? Start by knowing what to leave out.

Stop Stargazing While the World Burns

We pour billions into space tourism and stealth bombers, yet shrug as 700 million people live on less than $2 a day. Mars rovers are cool. Fighter jets are flashy. But neither feeds a child in Chad or provides clean water in rural India.

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