Nothing, and I mean nothing can create discomfort quite like calculating your career earnings. If you’re not dissatisfied with how much you’ve earned, you’ll certainly be dissatisfied with how much you’ve kept. The practice gets even hairier when you decide to project your income forward, and calculate your total future earnings. Will you keep and…
DetailsWhen you are asked to help, say yes.When you see what needs to be done, do it. You will be prized by everyone you work with. Over the past five years, I’ve delivered talks to tens of thousands of professionals across the country. After each talk, whether at a corporation or a conference, I’m always…
DetailsTime away from the office during the holiday season, or any time of the year really, is a wonderful thing Time away from the office during the holiday season, or any time of the year really, is a wonderful thing. New sights, old friends and rejuvenation await! Unfortunately, the shadow cast by any vacation is…
DetailsFreelancers and contractor writers operate as independent entrepreneurs, but that arrangement doesn’t have to mean creating entirely in a vacuum. Gathering with other freelancers in a coworking environment can benefit professionals as well as their products. Coworking provides opportunities to observe and learn from colleagues who value their autonomy and often share other values, too. From this perspective, it’s natural that…
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