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Kick your bad habits, land your next client.
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I’ve been reflecting on my bad habits this month, and I’ve noticed that many of them are rooted in the same core behaviors: moving too quickly, taking on too much, and forgetting the “why” behind it all.
Reflecting on my work habits led to a broader reflection about freelancing in general. As freelancers, we manage so much. We’re often juggling clients while seeking new ones. We’re wearing all the hats and trying to keep pace with a growing list of tasks and responsibilities. It’s easy to get stuck in perpetual hustle mode, especially if there are some deeper beliefs about scarcity and hyper-independence lurking beneath that hustle.
When we make decisions from a place of fear, we often set ourselves up for failure. Stretch goals like “Apply for 10 jobs today!!” might sound good when we pen them into our to-do list, but they can come back to haunt us at the end of the day if we’re exhausted and dejected because we pushed ourselves too hard and we still weren’t able to meet our own expectations.
If we’re just trying to reach an arbitrary number or check something off a list in order to feel productive, we’re probably not being thoughtful or realistic. And we might lose sight of the bigger picture — what we’re really trying to accomplish.
So, here’s a little nudge for you at the end of this week. As you move forward, think about the why behind what you’re doing. Do you really want to land that next gig? If so, spend some time slowing down, perfecting your pitch, doing your research, and crafting a killer portfolio. Don’t send a flat, unengaging note like you’re racing through a predetermined to-do list. Pause. And proceed with more intention and clarity.
Let’s break our bad habits together!
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Hot jobs
Content:
Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle is looking for a freelance writer/editor. Denver candidates are preferred but not required.
Creative Circle is hiring a senior freelance copywriter for a boutique law firm client. Pay is up to $75/hr. This position kicks off in mid-November.
Manhattan Review is seeking a freelance content writer for test prep and education-related topics. You can be located anywhere, but fluency in written English is preferred. Pay is up to $25/hr.
Marketing:
Coefficient Health is hiring a freelance director of measurement and analytics with a healthcare or pharma background. Pay is up to $95/hr.
Design:
Clarity Consultant is searching for a freelance graphic designer. This role kicks off in early 2025 and pays up to $50/hr. Fully remote.
Charles Joseph is looking for a freelance digital designer. Fully remote. Pay is up to $60/hr.
Razorfish is looking for a freelance designer. Pay is up to $62/hr.
Collier.Simon is looking for a freelance video editor and motion designer. Fully remote. Pay isn’t listed, so pitch your rates.
Development:
Beyond Now is searching for a freelance React frontend developer. Pitch your rates!
Intervoke is hiring for a Verge3D WebGL Platform web developer. Pay isn’t listed, so send your rates!
Other:
Syneos Health Commercial Solutions is looking for a project coordinator. Pay is up to $25/hr.
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Cheers to breaking bad habits, landing new clients, and setting meaningful and achievable goals for ourselves. We believe in you, and we’re here for you.
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Samantha & Andrea