A friend from my old company approached me for a project. As we’re negotiating the terms, I can’t help but think of what a freelancer should watch out for when working for a friend.
Working with people you’re close with has its benefits. So is getting project specifications from someone who knows your abilities. These two […]
A History of the World is a useful primer for high school and college students. Here’s a passage from the 1989 edition:
In the middle of the sixteenth century, Spain had been regarded as the foremost power in Europe… Within a century however, Spain lost most of its power, and in 1700 the Spanish Hapsburg line […]
Want to eliminate a lot of unnecessary stress?
Want to go through the day without trying to make up for lost time? Without having to apologize constantly? Free from procrastination?
Then make an effort to never be late again.
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Whoops, looks like I forgot that last Monday was… Monday. It’s the first time in recent memory I didn’t post the weekly dose of Monday Madness on time. Sorry ’bout that folks.
But since it’s better to be late than never, I’m categorizing this post, written on a Wednesday, under Monday Madness. More specifically, I’m joining […]
For anyone making a living, such as freelancers and contract workers, seemingly insurmountable backlogs and never-ending to-do lists are a fact of life. Still, constantly staying on top of everything can drive a person mad. All work and no play, aside from boredom, also causes insanity.
That’s why we all have days off. A day or […]
A fellow freelancer quit her day job and started working at home, pursuing a freelance writing career. She was immediately accused of being a bum, doing nothing all day except staying in front of the computer. A very distressing assumption, especially when you consider that she regularly earns enough to support a family of four […]
Remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? The speedy Hare’s overconfidence led to his defeat. After he left the Tortoise far behind, he took a nap. By the time he woke up, the Tortoise had crossed the finish line.
The moral usually taken is that slow and steady wins the race. But there’s another […]
Revisions are a fact of life for freelancers, because it’s extremely rare for a client to be totally satisfied with a first draft. This is especially true for freelancers working for a particular client the first time. Before the contract worker can know what kind of output the client usually wants, he’ll have to receive […]
Despite my hatred for Forbes’ online slideshows, which insist on moving forward automatically, the content is sometimes well-worth the irritation. Take for instance, this list of the Most Annoying Office Habits:
Leaving the office kitchen in a mess
Getting water all over the sink in the bathroom so that when the next person leans against it, they […]
One of the reasons why Napoleon lost the Battle of Waterloo was Marshal Grouchy’s failure to achieve his objectives. But don’t take my word for it. As David Lawrence summarizes:
Napoleon was a brilliant strategist and knew that […]
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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