Category Archives: Mindset

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My Unusual Advice for Becoming a Happier Freelancer

  Links mentioned in this video: The Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things Buy Experiences, Not Things      
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#093: Ten Strategies for Developing a Moneymaking Mindset

This is part two of a two-part series on money and freelancing. In part one Dianna Huff talked about how to manage cash flow more effectively when you have a variable income. Today's episode is a bit …
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The Success Secret of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison and Google (And How You Can Apply It In Your Freelance Business)

A few years ago, Warren Buffett was asked what his advice would be for young people today. His response: “... to invest in themselves.” I couldn't agree more. As a freelance professional, you are your product. And …
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#091: Scott Aughtmon on Taking the First Steps to Becoming an Authority in Your Field

You've heard the advice before... Position yourself an authority in your field ... and business will start coming your way. I think many of us understand this idea conceptually. But it can be hard to figure out …
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#089: Do You Feel Like a Fraud? Struggle With Self Confidence? Welcome to the Club!

The notes that follow are a very basic, unedited summary of the show. There’s a lot more detail in the audio version. You can listen to the show using the audio player below. Or you can …
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#087: How to Get Through (and Absorb!) That Pile of Unread Business Books

I love to read In fact, I have more books I want to read than I have time to read them. Sound familiar? Yes, I've tried some speed-reading courses. They helped, but I've yet to reach a level …
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#082: Your Biggest Challenge As a New Freelance Writer or Copywriter (and What to Do About It)

Over the past three years, I've worked with hundreds of new freelance writers and copywriters. I enjoy mentoring and coaching these new and ambitious freelance professionals, helping them build and grow their businesses. But through this process, …
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#078: How to Get Your Email Under Control

Email is dying. Not really. But that's what some social media pundits are claiming. Fact is, it really doesn't matter how much texting, tweeting and "Facebooking" people are doing these days ... email is not going anywhere. Love …
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#075: How to Capitalize on Your Unique Perspective and Knowledge

Many of us have been brought up to believe that talent and hard work are the keys to success in business. But as competition stiffens and clients find it harder to distinguish freelancers from each other, …
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#071: Should You Go Freelance If You’re 55 or Older?

Over the past seven years, I've had hundreds of conversations with new and aspiring freelancers who are 55+. Perhaps the most common concern I hear from this group is, "I'm afraid that my age will prevent …
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#069: How to Break Into Freelancing When You’re Fresh Out of School

College degrees are becoming less and less valuable in an economy that values experience, critical thinking, creativity and resourcefulness over a diploma. Check out these startling facts: Roughly 8.5% of college graduates between the ages of …
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#066: Pam Grout on Why Your Thoughts Create Your Reality

It's hard NOT to be somewhat spiritual when you're self-employed. That's because so much of what we do as a freelancers is based on faith — faith that things will work out ... that another good …
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#053: Building Up the Courage to Go After Bigger Clients

If you want to generate a high income as a freelance writer, you won't get there by doing lots of $500 projects for small clients. Sure, you can work long hours and bring in some big …
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#049: Eleven Things High-Income Freelance Writers Do Differently

What makes some freelance business writers more successful than others? And why are some of them continually successful while others struggle in the feast-or-famine cycle for years? In this episode I share some of the most important …
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#044: Should You Quit, or Should You Stick?

I occasionally hear from writers who are on the verge of giving up their freelance dream. They've tried for months (or even years!) to make a go of it. But they haven't been able to achieve …
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