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freelancing is not for everyone (i learned this the hard way)
Freelancing is often marketed as the ultimate freedom, but it demands much more than just talent. In this episode, discover the hidden challenges of freelancing as I share personal experiences and insights from my career, built from the ground up. Learn why freelancing requires mastering uncertainty, time management, and self-regulation, especially when things don't go your way.
I've collaborated with seven and eight-figure brands, faced client losses, and secured new opportunities. Find out what differentiates successful freelancers from those who burn out. If you're considering freelancing or are already on this path but feel something's missing, this episode will provide clarity.
0:00: Intro
1:45: Why most freelancers burn out
3:48: My first client and what it taught me
5:21: Losing a client and what happened next
7:57: Freelancing is a leverage game
11:30: Why discipline isn’t enough
14:20: The trap of feeling “not good enough”
17:12: The truth about freedom and responsibility
1:45: Why most freelancers burn out
3:48: My first client and what it taught me
5:21: Losing a client and what happened next
7:57: Freelancing is a leverage game
11:30: Why discipline isn’t enough
14:20: The trap of feeling “not good enough”
17:12: The truth about freedom and responsibility
#freelancing #career #self-regulation #timemanagement #uncertainty #burnout #freedom #discipline
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/69c968ee101f55619a6e64e9
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By Pretty Philosophical with Denée SeatonFreelancing is often marketed as the ultimate freedom, but it demands much more than just talent. In this episode, discover the hidden challenges of freelancing as I share personal experiences and insights from my career, built from the ground up. Learn why freelancing requires mastering uncertainty, time management, and self-regulation, especially when things don't go your way.
I've collaborated with seven and eight-figure brands, faced client losses, and secured new opportunities. Find out what differentiates successful freelancers from those who burn out. If you're considering freelancing or are already on this path but feel something's missing, this episode will provide clarity.
0:00: Intro
1:45: Why most freelancers burn out
3:48: My first client and what it taught me
5:21: Losing a client and what happened next
7:57: Freelancing is a leverage game
11:30: Why discipline isn’t enough
14:20: The trap of feeling “not good enough”
17:12: The truth about freedom and responsibility
1:45: Why most freelancers burn out
3:48: My first client and what it taught me
5:21: Losing a client and what happened next
7:57: Freelancing is a leverage game
11:30: Why discipline isn’t enough
14:20: The trap of feeling “not good enough”
17:12: The truth about freedom and responsibility
#freelancing #career #self-regulation #timemanagement #uncertainty #burnout #freedom #discipline
See show notes: https://inlet.fm/denee/episodes/69c968ee101f55619a6e64e9
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