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over 9 years ago from Paul Bamford, Freelance Digital Designer - http://paulbamford.me
Paul, I've been freelancing since November 2011. Let me share with you some things I learned during this period:
You're now a business man. Think like it.
You'll have to have some selling skills. But always stay true to yourself.
Avoid distraction (email, facebook, etc) if you want to have the work done.
Reward yourself with that distractions. I use the Pomodoro Technique to manage those reward minutes ( Focus Booster ).
Make a separate bank account and take your salary from there, leaving the remain untouchable.
Delegate.
And most important, learn to say no.
One last thing. This book literally changed my life as a freelancer. Please, read it. Breaking The Time Barrier
Wish you all the luck. And don't give easely. It takes time and perserverance to succeed.
Hugo.
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Paul, I've been freelancing since November 2011. Let me share with you some things I learned during this period:
You're now a business man. Think like it.
You'll have to have some selling skills. But always stay true to yourself.
Avoid distraction (email, facebook, etc) if you want to have the work done.
Reward yourself with that distractions. I use the Pomodoro Technique to manage those reward minutes ( Focus Booster ).
Make a separate bank account and take your salary from there, leaving the remain untouchable.
Delegate.
And most important, learn to say no.
One last thing. This book literally changed my life as a freelancer. Please, read it. Breaking The Time Barrier
Wish you all the luck. And don't give easely. It takes time and perserverance to succeed.
Hugo.