The Modern Editor Podcast

Five Things My Kids Have Taught Me About Running My Editing Business


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What do kids and editing have in common? In this episode, I’m sharing five nuggets that my kids have taught me that have helped me become a better editor and business owner. I always say that my kids teach me more than I teach them every day, but I didn’t expect there to be an overlap with my business.

Disclaimer: you don’t need to have kids, want kids, or even like kids to get anything out of this episode. Now let’s dive in!

Important Sections
  • (0:56) Lesson One: Practice Makes Progress
  • (3:28) Lesson Two: You Don’t Know How to Do Something…Yet
  • (6:20) Lesson Three: Approaching New Things With a Growth Mindset
  • (8:19) Lesson Four: Nothing Will Go According to Plan
  • (10:31) Lesson Five: Things Don’t Take as Long as I Think They Do
  • (13:44) Episode 35 Teaser
Resources Mentioned
  • Episode 3: Why Mindset is More Than Just a Buzzword
  • Episode 33: How to Take Time Off as a Freelancer
  • Parkinson’s Law
Work with Me:
  • Book a free 15-minute call
  • Join the Freelance Editors Club
  • Book a 1:1 coaching session
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The Modern Editor PodcastBy Tara Whitaker

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