Weekly discussion by freelancers and professionals about running a business, finding clients, marketing, and lifestyle related to being a freelancer.

Episode 209: 196 FS On Failure

April 07, 2016 49:28 47.48 MB Downloads: 0

02:39 - On Failure (GitHub Issue)

03:49 - What does failure look/taste like for a freelancer?

14:22 - Irritability, Shame, and Embarrassment

20:00 - What does it mean to fail for your psyche, your family, and your position in your community?

24:33 - Warning Signs

30:13 - Should I give up or push through?

32:56 - Once you've spotted warning signs, how can you change course (especially in light of the fact that you are probably short on cash and hustling flat-out already by this point)?

39:06 - Success

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