When things go wrong you have two choices: 1) Get angry and blame everyone around 2) Accept it as a challenge that will help you grow Number 1 won’t get you very far, neither in your business nor in your private life. Getting angry might help to release your emotions, but eventually switching into the […]
The more you work, the more you achieve, right? Wrong. The more you work, the more likely you are to feel exhausted. Your productivity drops. Your mind and body lose precious energy. Your creativity is stifled. Even if you’re passionate about your work. All roads lead to burnout As a newbie freelancer, I used to […]
Giving up is a sign of weakness. You need the persistence to succeed. You’ve probably heard it many times before. But what if I told you that sometimes the best thing you can do is abandon your idea? In this blog post, you’ll find out how to recognise that it’s time to move on and […]
What’s the key component of a healthy freelance business? No, it’s not time management. Neither confidence. Nor superb marketing skills. It’s something most business courses won’t teach you at all because it comes only with experience: non-attachment. Why non-attachment matters in the business world? In “The Yoga Sutras” of Patanjali, non-attachment plays a key […]
There’s no one recipe for success in the freelance world. Many factors can speed up or slow down your solopreneur journey. And a lot depends on what YOU define as success. But—like a pinch of salt in cooking—some ingredients will go well with any recipe. With these five skills, you can never […]
What does it mean to be successful as a freelancer? Is it about: 1) money? 2) fame? 3) satisfied customers? Or is there something else that you need to achieve or build to feel fulfilled? There might be as many answers to this question as many freelancers there are in the world. And none […]
Why would I do it today if I can do it tomorrow…? There’s always a good excuse to reschedule, postpone, delay, or abandon your plan: bad weather, bad mood, wrong alignment of stars. For a procrastinator every excuse is reasonable. But once the procrastinator becomes a freelancer or business owner, delaying tasks might turn into […]
Autumn makes houses warm and cuddly. Just like a comfort zone. It might be limiting if you look at it from the outside: too much rain, too much wind, too many obstacles to do what you truly enjoy. From the inside it’s perfect. You can finally slow down, stay put and avoid painful pitfalls. But […]
Running a freelance business is not always a bed of roses. When you work alone, your beliefs may strongly influence your business life. And that’s perfectly fine, as long as these thoughts accelerate, rather than limit your growth. How to identify and cope with the limiting thought patterns? Have a look at these three […]
I’m not competent enough to speak in front of a big audience. I’m not smart enough to write a book. My business is successful only because I got lucky… If your thoughts happen to travel in a similar direction, it’s time for a little detour. Impostor syndrome affects nearly 70% of population at some […]