Tied to a proverbial tree
A short reflection on growing at different speeds and accepting the paths other people choose.
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Articles, essays & letters
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Notes on design, communication and working life. A little more room to think something through.
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It was easy all along
A short note and a video about procrastination, stress, and getting started.
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The easiest way to become an expert
A conversation over coffee about learning, imposter syndrome, and putting knowledge into practice.
Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 36
Lazy or tired?
Learning the difference between needing rest and avoiding work, without turning either into an identity.
Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 33
Don't overcommit and undercharge, ok?
Setting realistic expectations, estimating projects, and delivering what you promised.
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Advice we wish we had known when starting out
A collection of career lessons from fellow professionals, with each contributor credited.
Fuck you, pay me
Lessons from an unpaid first invoice, and why being the cheapest is not a business strategy.
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We vs. me
Why presenting yourself as a person can be more useful than pretending to be a bigger business.
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What is my why?
The personal reasons behind choosing freelance work and sharing what I learn along the way.
Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 1
How I map out my work
A look at the tools and maps I used to organise projects, goals, and everyday work.
Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 48
Don't break the chain
A small daily habit, a calendar, and the momentum that comes from showing up consistently.
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How do you unplug?
Making room for play and finding ways to switch off outside work.
Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 46