Damian Salas Asks In Psychology Today “Are Solopreneurs Happier?”

Heard of the term “Solopreneur”? It’s exactly what it sounds like – a person who is self-employed and running the entirety of their business.

Being a solopreneur comes with many benefits, like making all of your own decisions without having to compromise. But does the freedom of working solo make a person happier? 

This very question was brought up during one of Damian Salas’ classes. Perfectly poised to answer this question as Assistant Teaching Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Partnerships at the Close School, Damian explores this topic and shares his findings in his latest piece on Psychology Today: “Are Solorepreneurs Happier?” 

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