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Ep 56 | Why Freelancing Loses Its Shine: Finding Financial Stability In The 9-5 | With Josh Jacobs
Sep 26, 2023
In this episode, Josh Jacobs, Senior Designer at Jasper AI and die-hard Webflower fan boy, discusses his failures in freelancing and the importance of showcasing one's personality through their portfolio. They also touch on prioritizing personal needs, setting boundaries for mental health, pivoting away from product design, building a reputation, challenges of monetizing hobbies, and misconceptions of freelancing.
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- Prioritizing needs over desires is crucial for avoiding burnout and improving mental health in freelancing work.
- Carefully considering the long-term impact of career changes and aligning them with goals is essential for success.
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Failure to Prioritize Wants and Needs
Josh acknowledges that one of his persistent failures is not effectively prioritizing his wants and needs in his freelancing work. He tends to take on too many projects and often prioritizes work that he wants to do rather than what is necessary. This leads to burnout and affects his mental health. Josh recognizes the need to separate and prioritize his needs over his desires, being more intentional with the decisions he makes in his freelancing endeavors.
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