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What’s Your Learning Method: “Just in Time” or “Just in Case”?
Success often takes longer than it should when you look back at the years. I believe the reason why is directly related to this idea of "just in time" vs. "just in case" information. I heard an internet mentor articulate this in a podcast recently, and it immediately...
Read this Conversation with a Client About Past-Due Payments
I am in the middle of a classic freelancer-client issue right now. No, it's not about the work, it's about paying on time! The quick backstory is I built a WordPress website for this remodeling contractor at the end of 2015. Since then, we've renegotiated the monthly...
The Standard Pace is for Chumps
I love podcasts. My favorites are interviews with people who've created a business via the internet. It feels like every podcast gives me "aha" moments and a different way to look at things. One that sticks out is a conversation with Derek Sivers, an entrepreneur who...
The 4 Phases of Acquiring a New Skill (like WordPress)
Gaining experience in a new topic takes a while. That's natural since humans absorb information at different rates. Not to mention, some people are visual learners, some prefer books, while others like personal guidance. But how often is a delay in progress our fault?...
The #1 Thing You Need to Build a Successful Freelancing Business
Everyone gets intimidated when thinking about starting a business or personal project. Just the other day, I had a conversation with a friend who has talked about creating a music blog for years. He was giving me idea after idea for potential topics. He's done plenty...