The article reflects on the author's personal journey from unemployment during the pandemic to finding success as a freelance writer, using just a budget laptop. It emphasizes that writing relies more on mental skills than hardware. With ample remote work opportunities in 2022, the author managed to leverage a small portfolio of articles to start working as a freelancer. The author stresses that writers don’t need expensive gear but rather flexibility, an internet connection, and a willingness to explore new environments to foster creativity and networking.
The only thing I had was my budget laptop, a Dell Inspiron. But being a writer, that was everything I needed to start fresh.
You don't need a fancy setup to get started. Most of the processing power comes from your head, not your hardware.
You can bring your work with you when you travel. This allows you to enjoy your holidays at your parents' house without a fixed date for returning.
You don’t need fancy, expensive, and mostly unavailable gear, since you're not using this laptop to play Cyberpunk 2077.
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