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Mar 9
5 min

One Simple Tactic for Landing Your Dream Job or Client: Just Ask

I put my name in, got elected, and served as design editor for the next 3 years. Why did this work? Because no one else put their name in.

Feb 8
2 min

The Power of Prioritizing

One of the tools in my productivity toolbox is the simple practice of writing down my priorities for the following day each night...

Mar 30, 2020
4 min

Five Things Creatives Should Do During The Coronavirus Pandemic

If you’re reading this, you’re already above the ordinary. Keep rising.

Mar 15, 2020
2 min

Work On Your Side Hustle During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Would you rather be the person who re-binged all of Parks & Rec, or the person who built something new and launched it?

Dec 14, 2018
3 min

Why I Rebranded my Freelance Business

Why can’t I be a designer, and a photographer, and a writer, and whatever else I want to do?

Sep 11, 2018
4 min

Use This Strategy To Land Your Dream Clients

I have a strategy for pursuing work I really care about. I call it Inconspicuous Visibility.

May 8, 2018
4 min

Follow Up With Everyone About Everything

If you can “follow up” with everyone about everything, I guarantee your career, and your life, will be better for it.

Feb 27, 2018
5 min

Create Your Own Personalized Freelance Contract In 6 Steps

It’s easier than you think to make a great contract all on your own. Just follow these steps!

Feb 7, 2018
3 min

Freelancing Is A Journey—Treat It Like One

When making a beeline for your goal isn’t possible, the only way to make any progress is to zig zag toward your destination.

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