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    Here's where most freelancers f*ck up

    They rely on applying to job postings to generate 100% of their revenue. If you're an early-stage freelancer, or even a veteran struggling to reach a level of comfort and stability in your work... this one's for you. Are freelance job postings bad? Absolutely not. If

    Here's where most freelancers f*ck up
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    3 Lessons I Learned From a 10-minute Phone Call with Gary Vee

    It was May 12th, 2016 at 3 p.m. Not a date of particular meaning for most people—but I watched the seconds tick by, more nervous than I’d ever been for a phone call. Any moment now, Gary Vaynerchuk was going to call.

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    How I 10x’d my Writing Speed with a Glass of Bourbon

    Hemingway used to say “write drunk, edit sober” so I thought I’d give it a shot (pun intended). I sat down with my Old Fashioned and started drafting a quick outline.

    How I 10x’d my Writing Speed with a Glass of Bourbon

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    Stuck on a goal? Try this unusual trick.

    Let’s be honest — setting a goal is the easy part. The hard part? Figuring out how to actually start moving toward it when your mind is stuck in a fog. Maybe you’ve been sitting at your desk, staring at a blank screen or notebook, trying to “figure it

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    The #1 career skill you’re probably ignoring

    There’s one skill that separates forgettable professionals from the ones who get remembered, referred, and recruited. It’s not technical mastery. It’s not networking. It’s storytelling. When you know how to tell compelling stories about what you’ve accomplished, you immediately stand out. People remember you. They

    The #1 career skill you’re probably ignoring
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    Stuck in your comfort zone at work?

    Last week, a reader asked: I’m someone who prefers stability and routine, but I’m starting to worry it might be holding me back. How can I tell if I’m too deep in my comfort zone, and what’s a manageable first step to start challenging myself without

    Stuck in your comfort zone at work?
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