Search for this post’s title on Google, and you’ll see that what I once heard from a mentor is true: It takes 21 days to build or break a habit.
We’re almost done with our self-imposed holiday. But even before we all get back to work on January 2, I plan to start keeping a resolution […]
For 2007, I resolve never to be late again. Shamefully, friends, loved ones, and even clients expect me to arrive 30 minutes later than agreed.
Punctuality is important, because if you’re late, you not only waste your time, but other people’s. And I’m certain it gives potential clients a poor first impression.
While I was watching Show […]
It’s a few days from New Year’s. You’re probably bumming around, having finished everything due after the Holidays. With all that free time, may I suggest you start coming up with your resolutions now? Aside from personal growth, you also might want to think how you can improve your productivity as a freelancer.
Write them down […]
We freelancers enjoy a more flexible schedule (at least those who make a living exclusively through freelancing), and the oppurtunity to earn more within the same amount of time. But like corporate workers, it’s easy for us to fall into the rat race, where making money depends solely on our efforts. In other words, if […]
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.
-Les Brown
If you’re a freelancer with regular commitments to fulfill (retainerships and problogging obligations are example), exceed your quotas.
For example, if you have to do six short articles a week, try making seven. Sure, you probably won’t earn extra, but you’ll benefit because […]
By scheduling time to read up on new things, you increase your knowledge and help your ability grow.
Rich Kid, Smart Kid, for all the controversy it generates, at least gives a sensible illustration of IQ: intelligence relative to age. In other words, the more intelligent someone is, compared to the average intelligence of his age, […]
If you regularly read this blog, you are probably a freelancer…or at least thinking of becoming one.
This also probably means you have skills, discipline, and contacts necessary for success. You have a chance to succeed on your own terms, on your time. But you shouldn’t be happy about that.
It isn’t enough, because we should be […]
If you’ve taken my advice and are scrambling to finish all your work before Christmas, you might find yourself struggling to come up with ideas under such a tight schedule. Ideas to focus your creativity and finish Send to editorthe project.
Luckily, Ririan has posted a list of things you can do to Overclock Your Brain. […]
As the year ends and new products arrive, many companies are desperate to clear their inventories of old items. That’s why the holidays are a great time for freelancers or contract workers to get what they need for the job—at a lower price.
To make the items they need to get rid of more appealing to […]
Before Christmas comes, make sure you’ve finished everything.
Because they’re so close to each other, it’s highly unlikely that you’ll be working on the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Which is a good thing, because this is a rare oppurtunity to enjoy a week or so with no deadlines to meet.
So finish everything due […]
Showing why "Freelancing" Isn't Just an F-Word Through Shared Experiences and Useful Info.
Written by Rico Mossesgeld [email] for b5media.
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