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    Here's where most freelancers f*ck up

    They rely on applying to job postings to generate 100% of their revenue. If you're an early-stage freelancer, or even a veteran struggling to reach a level of comfort and stability in your work... this one's for you. Are freelance job postings bad? Absolutely not. If

    Here's where most freelancers f*ck up
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    3 Lessons I Learned From a 10-minute Phone Call with Gary Vee

    It was May 12th, 2016 at 3 p.m. Not a date of particular meaning for most people—but I watched the seconds tick by, more nervous than I’d ever been for a phone call. Any moment now, Gary Vaynerchuk was going to call.

    3 Lessons I Learned From a 10-minute Phone Call with Gary Vee
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    How I 10x’d my Writing Speed with a Glass of Bourbon

    Hemingway used to say “write drunk, edit sober” so I thought I’d give it a shot (pun intended). I sat down with my Old Fashioned and started drafting a quick outline.

    How I 10x’d my Writing Speed with a Glass of Bourbon

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    How to stop losing clients to AI

    Last year, Jimmy Daly, founder of Superpath, called the state of content marketing the content recession. If what used to work in your business is no longer working, this is for you. When AI, the economy, or anything else negatively impacts your business, I like to look at what levers

    How to stop losing clients to AI
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    The Comfort Continuum: How to Assess and Expand Your Comfort Zone

    The "comfort zone" is that cozy space where everything feels familiar and stress-free. It’s where we stick to what we know, using the same old strategies that keep things steady but can lead to feeling stuck. In this zone, there’s not much motivation to push for

    The Comfort Continuum: How to Assess and Expand Your Comfort Zone
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    Are you afraid of imperfection?

    Do you have a phobia of imperfection? Many entrepreneurs do, often driven by a desire to do things their way. But holding onto this mindset can limit your growth and success. To thrive in business, you must learn to let go, delegate, and work with others. Perfectionism might feel like

    Are you afraid of imperfection?