charging an hourly rate for my niche skills has been the biggest hack for me over the last 2 years. It let me work 10-20% of the time and spend the rest travelling, building projects, reading dozens of books, learning a language and picking up many hobbies. 

writing a blog post about my experience right now. if you're thinking about contracting, what would you like to know?

think, learn, build. prev: @clankfun, improbable, github, amazon. https://ntik.me

charging hourly for niche skills is like hacking your own time matrix—work less, live more. that freedom to dive deep into projects, languages, and fresh hobbies is the kind of balance that fuels creativity and growth. curious how you keep the flow steady without burning out.