Freelance Quotes

“Musicians are some of the most driven, courageous people on the face of the earth. They deal with more day-to-day rejection in one year than most people do in a lifetime. Every day, they face the financial challenge of living a freelance lifestyle, the disrespect of people who think they should get real jobs, and their own fear that they’ll never work again. Every day, they have to ignore the possibility that the vision they have dedicated their lives to is a pipe dream. With every note, they stretch themselves, emotionally and physically, risking criticism and judgement. With every passing year, many of them watch as the other people their age achieve the predictable milestones of normal life – the car, the family, the house, the nest egg. Why? Because musicians are willing to give their entire lives to a moment – to that melody, that lyric, that chord, or that interpretation that will stir the audience’s soul. Musicians are beings who have tasted life’s nectar in that crystal moment when they poured out their creative spirit and touched another’s heart. In that instant, they were as close to magic, God, and perfection as anyone could ever be. And in their own hearts, they know that to dedicate oneself to that moment is worth a thousand lifetimes.”
― David Ackert

“Some writers aren't writers, they are mere escapees' and refugees' on an exile from the jungle of thoughts.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson

“When your livelihood depends on self-imposed productivity, you either get good at it or you find yourself in mounds of debt.”
― Nacie Carson, The Finch Effect: The Five Strategies to Adapt and Thrive in Your Working Life

“Choose and create a circle of proper advisors around you. Do not discuss your project with your relatives, neighbor, grandmother, friends’ friends, pastor, or babysitter! Thank God pets can’t talk or you’d probably ask their opinions too!”
― Dmytro Zaporozhtsev, Outsourcing Tips and Tricks: Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck

“Once you’ve completed your morning routine, had breakfast, clarified your daily goals, etc… it’s time to get into work mode. Shower (or don’t), shave (or don’t), get dressed (or don’t), drive to the office (or not), and basically do whatever you need to do to get ready for work.

The goal is to remove yourself from distractions and prepare to focus on doing work. Whether you’re working at home or in an office, it helps to create a routine that clearly signifies this change. Once you have those mental blinders in place, you can step away from all things not related to work and get down to business.”
― Mason Hipp

“Work hard and you will succeed as long as you put God first.”
― Jarafel

“In a digitally enabled world, all businesses are global.”
― Gyan Nagpal, Talent Economics: The Fine Line Between Winning and Losing the Global War for Talent

“While “Yes madam,” or “At your service, sir,” might boost your ego, obsequiousness can also distract you from your project’s needs—and remember, flattery is not an indicator of professional service.”
― Dmytro Zaporozhtsev, Outsourcing Tips and Tricks: Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck

“Freelance' means I can take watermelon breaks and no one can yell at me.”
― Mandy Ashcraft

“The most precious thing working with authors (and writing my own books) has given me is freedom. I work hard—not that it feels like work—but it’s on my terms. And I haven’t had to submit a time-off request to my new boss…well, ever.”
― Dedrie Marie, How to Become a Successful Beta Reader Book 1: Learning the Fundamentals of Fiction

“Freelancing. My second-favorite F-word.”
― Jennifer Dobson

“Go freelance yourself”
― Jennifer Dobson

“I work 72 hours a day, everyone can do it.”
― Jordan Hoechlin