Losing your job can have a dramatically destabilizing effect on your life and finances. As well as the immediate loss of income, you’re suddenly left wondering what to do next and how you will cope. For many people, the obvious way forward is to look for a similar position in another company, but maybe, just […]
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It’s easy to think a lack of skill or knowledge is the key reason why freelancers fail. In fact, the most damaging hurdle to freelancing success is anxiety. You can be exceptionally gifted, highly experienced, and more knowledgeable than any of your main competitors, but if fear is ever-present, it can ground even the most […]
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It’s a dream of many current employees to work for themselves. There’s a lot to be said for being your own boss, working from a home office, choosing your own salary, and having a lot more freedom as to when you work. But making the transition from the world of traditional employment to a freelancing […]
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As a freelancer or entrepreneur, it’s tempting to think your trailblazing ways are independent of other peoples’ opinions. Yet despite your independent career path, it can be very difficult to stop caring what other people think of your business dream. Whether it’s family, friends, contacts on social media, or even a complete stranger, there are […]
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The biggest enemy we face when building a business is often ourselves. We’re professionals at imagining worse case scenarios and true experts in consistently fueling fear and anxiety about our work. Even when things are going well in our careers, there’s a tendency to assume the good times won’t last. And this can be truly […]
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Money anxiety is one of the biggest stressors freelancers face. With the unpredictable nature of freelancing – including its feast and famine cycles – it’s no wonder money fears are prevalent. Numerous recent surveys have found that money is the biggest source of stress for Americans. For example, a survey by Northwestern Mutual discovered money […]
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Working from home is one of the great perks of a freelance lifestyle. It’s why many freelancers decide to pursue self-employment in the first place. No more tiring commutes or complicated office politics! Yet while a work-at-home life has many benefits, it also has its drawbacks, and one of these potentially includes getting lazy when […]
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How would you rate your level of wellbeing? Wellbeing is the condition of an individual which includes physical health and also the dimensions of mental, social, and emotional wellness. It’s the total sum of every element that goes into making you either generally content or generally miserable with the world. As a solopreneur, your quality […]
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There are hundreds of productivity apps and programs available to entrepreneurs. Many of them provide genuine benefits. But without the most essential productivity tool, your focus and workflow will still remain less than optimal. What is this powerful productivity tool? Quite simply, eating the right food. Good nutrition is everything when it comes to mental […]
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Successful investors say “no” to the vast majority of startups who approach their offices. It’s inevitable. A venture capitalist (VC) can only work with so many companies at any one time. With potentially hundreds of pitches being received every year, it takes something truly special to catch their eye. The dream of any investor is […]
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The biggest mistake a new freelancer can make is assuming they are subservient to their client. This is not the nature of a healthy freelancer-client relationship. The best clients treat freelance professionals as respected equals and this makes working together productive, enjoyable, and successful. Unfortunately, too many freelancers accept poor treatment, low pay, and a […]
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“The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Belief, when it comes to work, is everything. Whatever you believe to be true, will influence and dictate whether you meet with success or failure. All successful solopreneurs have realized this and it’s […]
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The label of ‘entrepreneur’ can be alluring for many young people, especially those just graduating from college. Entrepreneurship is seen as an exciting career path to take as well as one that can be extremely lucrative. There are many well-known names on television and in the media who show what a wildly successful entrepreneurial life […]
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The greatest entrepreneurs are by default creative people. To conceive of a unique business idea and build a company to fruition, requires immense creativity. An entrepreneur is someone with the foresight, imagination, and intelligence to make something amazing out of nothing. And this creativity is cultivated from certain mental habits, either intentionally developed or naturally […]
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Freelancing is a fantastic career choice for an introverted personality type. A freelance lifestyle often involves long periods of time working alone (usually at home) interspersed with bursts of social activity. Many introverts thrive on working solo and don’t require the same amount of social stimulation their extroverted peers need. People leaning towards introversion can […]
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The beginning of a new year brings renowned hope and optimism for many freelancers and small business owners. There’s something about a fresh year that is invigorating. It’s the time when many people make New Year’s resolutions, filled with good intentions, and genuinely try to stick to them. Unfortunately, some studies suggest up to 80 […]
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A freelance lifestyle is frequently positioned as an ideal career path for people seeking an escape from a 9-to-5 office job. It’s liberating so people say. You can supposedly work 4-hour work weeks while enjoying more family time or freedom to travel. And with the sky as the limit to your earning potential, then surely […]
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One of the most common mental health conditions to cripple an entrepreneur’s progress is anxiety. Just like with clinical depression, anxiety can wreak havoc with the best laid plans and intentions when it comes to growing and maintaining a successful business. As with all mental conditions and illnesses, anxiety isn’t about being strong or weak. […]
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Being an entrepreneur is wildly exhilarating. Entrepreneurship is full of challenges that some personality types thrive on. While it’s exciting, it’s also a lot of hard work and can be very lonely when you’re working long hours away from your family. If you’re susceptible to depression, then facets of a pressurized entrepreneurial lifestyle can act […]
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