It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. “People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. Saying YES fills your time, while saying NO creates more bandwidth for HELL YES opportunities. Saying NO gives you the power to say YES to the main thing(s) that will move your business forward. You have to know what’s most important to you during the season you’re in that’s going to make the biggest impact in your business.Īdapt the motto/filter: If it’s not a HELL YES, it’s a HELL NO. You have to protect your finite time and energy-no one is going to do it for you. Plan your next day’s attack the night before. Then breakdown your calendar into monthly planning > weekly planning > daily planning. When you know the big items you want to tackle, you can then break them up into smaller, achievable tasks. Start by planning quarterly (view this as 4 separate sprints).Īllows you to set your big targets for the year. Roughly every 7th week I take off from the podcast and reschedule a BEST HITS episode.Ĭreate a visual calendar within a project manager app (I use Notion-it’s free). Having a light at the end of the tunnel helps avoid burnout. Instead, stop and fuel up or recharge when necessary, pump the brakes, or hit cruise control. When things get tough, don’t give up and turn back. The journey is full of ups and downs, but no matter what, stay the course. ![]() Your body will tell you when it’s reaching its limits.Įnvision yourself as a car gunning it toward a specific destination. Listen to your body + give yourself permission to rest. It releases endorphins which gives me more confidence, energy, and creativity. ![]() The gym 5 days a week is a non-negotiable. My productivity and energy levels skyrocket. I feel more aligned and in tune with my body. Lemon water, sit in silence, stretch, meditate, and read. If you don't take care of your body, where will you live?”― Kobi Yamada Take care of your body (self-care is the best care). Here are my top 11 Lessons to Survive & Thrive as a Self-Employed Creative: That way, you can take the necessary steps to prepare for this venture if that’s what you want to pursue. I’m going to keep this shit super raw and hella transparent, while at the same time planting seeds of hope and actions for you to implement over time. However, I still want to do a recap of the top lessons I’ve learned in my first (almost full) year of doing Perspective-Collective full-time. That’s when my severance package ran out. Technically, my one-year anniversary of self-employment is January 11th, 2021. I’m learning you have to be mentally tough, flexible, open-minded, focused, disciplined, and DRIVEN if you want to play this game long-term. To be honest, most people aren’t cut out for it.and that’s okay! The risks are high when you lack the reliable income safety net that a day job provides. This shit is hard-your back is literally against the wall EVERY DAY. It’s also the dream of so many creatives like you.Īt the same time, though, it’s hella over-glorified. I admit, being self-employed is super dope. ![]() I’ve grown and learned A LOT in the past year. The craziness stems from making the scary transition to self-employment after getting let go from my “safe” corporate day job. Late 2019 through 2020 has been an insane ride. What I’ve Learned in My 1st Year of Doing Perspective-Collective Full-Time
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