August 11th, 2008
Sometimes the home really isn’t the best place to get work done. So you scurry over to the nearest coffee shop or establishment—especially those that offer free Wi-Fi. Here are some tips to maximize the out-of-home work experience!
Bring wall socket multipliers. If there lots of people wherever you’re going, you can bet that all the […]
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August 11th, 2008
We all know how important eating is (well, do we?). But I also understand that you don’t want to spend the whole day slaving over your food right? Well, the good thing about recipes is that they’re timeless; what’s been written about a year ago continues to be relevant.
In this case, it’s my old post […]
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August 2nd, 2008
Now here’s something you should make reading time for, since it directly affects how lucrative your time is. Monika details The Hidden Costs of Freelancing, listing and discussing each and every one of them in detail.
It’s interesting that she ends with “Plan well - suffer less”. Aside from reinforcing my infatuation with a good plan, […]
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July 30th, 2008
Somewhat related to doing things differently than your ancestors, yet another conversation in LinkedIn Answers has caught my attention. Mr. Larry Feign is totally real when he asks “Did your mother want you to be what you are now? If mine had had her way I’d be a doctor instead…or would have been, until enough […]
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July 26th, 2008
I’ve finally figured it out. A few weeks ako, I received a copy of Managing Online Forums for review. While it’s a good read, recommended for anyone who wants to put up and manage an online community, I was at a loss to relate it to the world of freelancing.
Then I suddenly remembered (mainly thanks […]
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July 14th, 2008
I’m only featuring the hundred push ups training program here because it’s perfect for freelancers. As someone who was formerly capable of doing 50 in one go, I can tell you that push-ups as an exercise are relatively easy to do (you just… push up!) but really work a lot of your body. The training […]
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July 13th, 2008
The same concept that makes good planning—specificity—also applies to pursuing your dreams. In other words, you have a better chance of fulfilling your dreams if you make them as specific as possible.
The Why of Specific Dreams
I’m pretty sure everyone wants to be as wealthy as possible. But much fewer people bother quantifying it (i.e., “I […]
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July 6th, 2008
As a non-American who periodically works for Americans (and Europeans and Asians), I make it a point to know when US holidays are.
For instance, the recently concluded 4th of July long weekend must’ve been a boon for freelancers and clients alike. Freelancers were freed from work (or regrettably had extra time to clear their backlog) […]
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July 4th, 2008
Happy Fourth of July! In celebration of the US’ 232nd year of independence, here’s some advice on acheiving Productive Freedom
Productive Freedom is simply being able to enjoy time for yourself, while accomplishing all your commitments on time and to spec. Ready? Let’s go.
Practice Great Time Management. No doubt you’ve equate good time management with productivity. […]
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June 25th, 2008
Whether you burn your bridges or assume clients know about your service, freelanceuk.com has got a useful article for you. Not only does it list what not to do as a freelancer, it also provides a brief explanation of why these shouldn’t be done.
Personally though, the article lacks one crucial component: the need for a […]
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