Working is necessary for us to survive... But what if it wasn't?
What if, instead of working yourself into the ground year after year, you never burned out again?What if the new wave of work-life balance was created with neurodivergent minds in mind?Would you want in on that?
Introducing the new wave of work-life balance
The Neurodivergent Freelancer
A freelancing guide for autistic, ADHD, mentally ill, or disabled people by an autistic, ADHD, mentally ill, & disabled freelancer (that's me).
Here's the myth: You live to work.
Capitalism tells us that working 40+ hour weeks is "normal" and should be expected.That holding a "regular job" is the only way to measure up in this world... Or at least be kinda useful.Because the only way you could possibly add value to the world is through labor you hate, right?You see, working as a neurodivergent person in capitalism is a Catch-22.When you give your all in your 40+-hour-per-week job, you have 0 energy leftover. Zilch.You can't socialize, involve yourself in hobbies, do housework, or even basic chores. (Been there.)So you expend all your energy at work and the rest of your time recovering. It's bullshit.
The truth is: Your life is fueled by work.
Freelancing — at least The Neurodivergent Freelancer way — tells a totally different story.Because now you're in the driver seat of your own work, which means you become the only reason to get out of bed in the morning. And for a neurodivergent person, that better be a damn good reason.So your work becomes more meaningful, because it has to be for you.It makes looking back on your old world that much more satisfying.It's why I'll never go back.And why I want to help you get out, too.Because once you and only you get to dictate how you spend your time, what kind of work you do, and who you do it with... No one can take that away from you.
Who Am I?
Well, hi! I'm Atlas.
I'm an autistic, ADHD, and chronically depressed freelance writer who's been helping clients sell millions of USD in services for 5 years now.I've personally generated over $250K for my business, resulting in cutting my work to 10 hours per week while traveling the world.I've done all of this while attending therapy, while figuring out meds, while letting go of toxic relationships, and while healing myself.And I truly believe that you can do it, too.You can find my find me on LinkedIn or Contra to get a better feel for my experience.
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The Neurodivergent Freelancer is for autistic, ADHD, mentally ill, or otherwise disabled people who are...
❎ Organized chaos❎ Overworked & underappreciated❎ Avid readers or prefer written communication❎ Best at working alone (even if you need accountability)❎ Honest with themselves enough to admit their faults and mistakes.
What you need is...
✅ A new vision of work-life balance✅ The exact steps I took to get to 10-hour weeks (while making $100K)✅ Sustainable systems to help you shape your ideal daily operations✅ A community of neurodivergent people to help you connect the dots✅ All in a self-paced format you can read or engage with at your own time
All of that & more in the updates list!
What exactly will The Neurodivergent Freelancer be teaching?
The Neurodivergent Freelancer's mission is simple:
To teach 1,000,000 neurodivergent people how to freelance full-time.This will not only employ 1 million neurodivergent people, but it'll also create a new-wave of neurodivergent work-life balance — increasing accommodations in the workplace for otherwise employed neurodivergent people.But getting there is no easy task.
Why join the waitlist?
Well, to keep it simple: You'll be the first to know about when the guide goes live.But you'll also be able to access content I don't show anywhere else, discounts and or special offers, and all the behind-the-scenes mess that comes with creating something like this.
Why not join the waitlist?
Meet the team
💼 The Business Owner
My main role as founder of The Neurodivergent Freelancer is to help you move away from "employee mentality" and into "business mentality" as you progress during your freelancing career. This includes everything from sales negotiations to authentic marketing to revenue generation (but not at the start!)
💥 The Overstimulated One
Due to both my AuDHD and mood disorder, I am quick to get overstimulated in long calls or as the sole facilitator. This could be my greatest weakness, but through reframing, I see it as my greatest strength: Overstimulation is my one constant reminder to slow down.
✍️ The Writer
Naturally, as the author of The Neurodivergent Freelancer, I feel strongly attached to the teachings and way I phrase things. But as the reader, you have my full encouragement to critique, question, and even criticize my work. This is to encourage what I find more important than anything else: conversation.
🐺 The Lone Wolf
It must be acknowledged that I am going at this alone, and I choose to run my business that way. You could choose to replicate me or not in your freelancing journey — that's the beauty of the freedom to choose.
I'm here to help!
I won't claim that The Neurodivergent Freelancer will fix all your woes. I ain't magic.But what I can promise is that this guide will go deep into the realities of freelancing with a neurodivergent brain.Some subjects in the first full chapter include...
✓ Medication & Therapy
✓ Organization & Chaos
✓ Ableism & RacismAnd that's only the beginning.
The Neurodivergent Freelancer is not for everyone.
This guide is for autistic, ADHD, mentally ill, or otherwise disabled people who...
✓ Have time to execute weekly tasks (starting whenever you want)✓ Don't need hand-holding (it's self-paced for a reason)✓ Do want to show up for themselves consistently✓ Are ready to make a difference in their lives
If that's you, join the waitlist now ↓
FAQs
1. How much will it cost?
My dream is that The Neurodivergent Freelancer becomes no-cost eventually, but I am a neurodivergent person who needs to be compensated for their labor, too.Please consider donating to feed my starving laptop.
2. Who is The Neurodivergent Freelancer for, exactly?
The Neurodivergent Freelancer is a guide for autistic, ADHD, mentally ill, or otherwise disabled workers who want more out of their lives, and are ready to make that happen.
3. Are you neurodivergent?
Yes, I am diagnosed ADHD & dysthymic, as well as self-diagnosed autistic.
4. Are you a freelancing guru?
I like to think I know a thing or two, but I will readily own up to things I don't. So no?
5. Will this replace my income?
Not quickly, if that's what you're asking. Freelancing can only be built over time, knowledge, and skill development.
6. Should I join this if I’m brand new to freelancing?
Yes! This guide starts from ground zero and walks you through all the way to 10 hour work weeks.
7. What happens when I join the waitlist?
Hopefully, you'll be notified, so you can whitelist the email address is comes from.Then, you can expect a weekly-ish email from me about new-wave work-life balance through the lens of neurodivergence.
8. What if I have another question?
Please feel free to email me directly at atlas [at] kataricreative [dot] com.
Don't hesitate any further ↓
Hey! That's neat :)
The fact that you're even seeing this page means you're ready for The Neurodivergent Freelancer to become a reality...
And I think that's pretty neat! :)Would you consider donating $1 to feed my laptop more RAM?