Anna Codrea-Rado is a productivity journalist, author and a podcaster.Productivity Dysmorphia is the persistent feeling of dissatisfaction after working, no matter how much you've got done. It's the inability to see your own success, to acknowledge the volume of your own output. And it's everywhere. I wanted to ask Anna how we can deal with this modern malady.Expect to learn why you can't hack creativity, how Anna deals with her workaholism, what the AntiWork subreddit has got right, whether any social movement can avoid being coopted by communists, the dangers of admiring productivity gurus online, how to take pride in the work you've done and much more...Sponsors:Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM)Get a free v60 brewing kit and 40 filters from Pact Coffee at https://www.pactcoffee.com/ (use code: MODERNWISDOM)Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied)Extra Stuff:Subscribe to Anna's Substack - https://annacodrearado.substack.com/ Follow Anna on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacodGet my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcastEmail: https://chriswillx.com/contact/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Codrea-Rado, an accomplished journalist and author, discusses her journey from traditional employment to freelancing, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of independent work. She emphasizes treating freelancing as a legitimate business, sharing insights from her new book, 'You’re the Business.' The conversation touches on the evolving media landscape, the balance between personal values and income, and the importance of mastering personal branding. Anna also reflects on the psychological barriers freelancers face, such as imposter syndrome and navigating competition.