Have a Routine

Working as a freelancer, it's important to have a routine, just as you would if you were employed by someone else. Having a routine ensures that you get the job done and meet that deadline, while at the same time continuing the necessity of networking, branching out and working at getting that next project!

Complacency can lead to trouble! You didn't get to where you are today by merely saying, "I think I'll start freelancing." It took time, determination and persistence. Whether you've just begun or have been at this awhile, you've worked hard to get to where you are. Realize that you must continue doing those things - keep that routine - so that you continue to grow, acquire more knowledge, more contacts and more work!

Believe

Believe. What an exceptionally powerful word! Take a moment to think about the implications, meanings, interpretations, uses, definitions. A person can believe in something, believe in themselves, believe that everything happens for a reason, believe in the power of positive thinking.

Just one word, all by itself, is completely positive in nature. Is there any context within which the word believe is used that is not positive? Try to think of an example. You can't, because of the power behind the word.

Whatever your goals or ambitions, if you believe - truly and genuinely believe - you can accomplish anything, overcome any obstacle, cross any bridge, conquer any problem, achieve any goal.

Faith plays a big role also; but now take a moment to think about that. You have to believe to have faith. One could say that you have to have faith in order to believe. In many instances, the two are synonymous. Just a quick glance at a dictionary and you will see that each references the other.

I personally have a great fondness for the word believe. It is my mantra, something I incorporate into everything I do and in how I think. Of course you can't simply walk around just saying the word. But combine that belief - in the word believe - with a positive attitude, determination and persistence, and you'll find that the world will open up to you. Whatever insecurities, doubts, inhibitions or fears that you face in life, in your career, in your goals -will simply be exonerated if you just believe.

Persistence

Persistence is a vital element necessary in achieving anything - any goal, any dream, any desire. It takes dedication, hard work and persistence to see any of these things come to fruition.

Working as a freelancer, I have come to appreciate the importance of persistence. Venturing into the world of networking and blogs, the related terminology and technology, I have encountered several road blocks that have forced me to take side roads to learn new things and gain additional knowledge before getting back on the main road.

No one said this road would be easily traveled. There are detours and road blocks; sometimes you get a flat tire. But with a positive attitude, a lot of determination and persistence, it's worth it. The road does not end - it continues on and we continue to travel it - because it's taking us to our goals, our dreams and our desires.