The most exciting part of starting a freelance business is the launch, right? Well, although some of you may agree, I’m sure others are feeling different emotions right now, especially if their businesses failed to launch the way they hoped. Fear, anxiety, regret, shame — these are some of the reactions a failed launch can … Read more
Have you ever wanted to be like a superhero? When you’re ready to switch from one role to another, you could simply run into a phone booth and run out again, wearing a new costume and wielding new superpowers? If you’re an employee transitioning to a freelancer role, you probably wish it could be that … Read more
Have you ever felt like giving up on your freelance business? Emotions run high, and you’re ready to walk away from your desk and never come back? I’ve been a freelancer for over 20 years, and I confess I’ve felt like giving up more than once. One time, I did give up. I thought the … Read more
Have you ever felt stuck in your freelance business? Maybe you want to move forward, but you have no idea how. Or you’re moving forward, but not in the direction you hoped for, and you don’t know how to get off the path. That “stuck” feeling can be frustrating. Especially when, on the outside, things … Read more
One thing’s for certain — freelancing involves a different way of thinking. A different lifestyle. Different freedoms. And all this is powered by a particular mindset, one that calls us to “think like a boss.” If you’ve worked in a corporate job or other type of employment, you’ve most likely had a boss. And each … Read more
I knew I should have paid attention to the sign — “Never Freelance Alone.” It was the year 2000, and I was training to do remote work using special software and technology. Students belonged to some sort of online freelance community, but I declined the invitation. I thought the group would distract me from my … Read more
