11/13
Your struggle is your strength
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“You must separate yourself from your work.” I listened. Took in the thought. But didn’t connect completely with his meaning.... View Article
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Inner View: Exploring professional creative careers
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I interview Kevin Veatch, who has led a multifaceted creative life. Kevin Veatch is a creative who started his professional... View Article
3/31
Hubris can sabotage your career. Here’s how to avoid it
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Unrestrained pride in your abilities or achievements can lead to shame, humiliation, and—without correction—disaster. Excessive pride can sabotage your career.... View Article
3/18
Shame hit like a boxer’s fist
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When an unexpected blow opens up possibilities “…and I’m reducing your salary 25%.” I could see that he was extremely... View Article
3/13
I saw first-hand the economic domination of Seattle’s poor
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“Now, honey, I’m sure we can find a way to reduce the rent.” It was late. Maybe around ten, my... View Article
1/21
Here’s how freelancers can negotiate with courage
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In order to negotiate better, freelancers need to learn to love the fear of asking for more. (It’s not bravery... View Article
1/21
Find another way to help others, express our creativity, and make money
Ayah Kajouk is a designer using her creativity to create exactly that: another way forward. As our Zoom unfolded, she... View Article
A young teacher, a camera, and a life change
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This evening a grade school classmate of mine arranged a Zoom reunion call. Thirteen of the eighty-five of us who... View Article
12/19
There are more than 70 million freelancers in the U.S. –– here’s how they can raise their rates
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(published in Fast Company today) “I want to raise my rates from $90 to $125 an hour.” That was the... View Article
Imagine
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News flash. Fast Company asked me to write for them again. Thanks to Arianna O’Dell, who introduced me to a... View Article
11/14
Seven survival essentials
It's a great business, respected in its category and suddenly your best client announces that all projects over $100k will go through an RFP process requiring six bidders. Now you're facing serious competitors, and a shortage of work. Worse, projects you do win are far less profitable.
