Survival Skills for Freelancers Quotes

“The problem with imposter syndrome is that it can hold you back if you don’t get it in check. Self-doubt keeps you firmly in your comfort zone, stops you taking risks, and prevents you from doing things that are good for your business.”
― Sarah Townsend, Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and Tested Tips to Help You Ace Self-Employment Without Burnout

“Try reframing mistakes as learning opportunities. Instead of saying, “You’re an idiot! How could you let that happen?!” tell yourself, “Okay, so that didn’t work, but I’ve learnt from the experience. Next time I’ll do it differently.”
― Sarah Townsend, Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and Tested Tips to Help You Ace Self-Employment Without Burnout

“What’s your response when someone asks you why you do what you do? Your initial thought may be “To earn money”, but money is a means to an end, not an end goal. Spend some time thinking about your purpose – the thing that drives you, and the reason you get out of bed in the mornings.”
― Sarah Townsend, Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and Tested Tips to Help You Ace Self-Employment Without Burnout

“Instead of panicking each time someone tells you they can’t afford your prices, treat it as a sign that this particular client simply isn’t the right fit for your business.”
― Sarah Townsend, Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and Tested Tips to Help You Ace Self-Employment Without Burnout

“It’s a universal truth that the clients who question costs (or refuse to pay) always – without exception – end up being the biggest pain in the butt.”
― Sarah Townsend, Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and Tested Tips to Help You Ace Self-Employment Without Burnout