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Work More Earn Less Doesn't Pay | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

But having the self-esteem, confidence, and finding the balance is hard. I raised my graphic design rates several years ago and it made a huge difference in the clients I attracted, my income and my business self-esteem. Mary – But having the self-esteem, confidence, and finding the balance is hard.

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Imperfection is a good thing | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

I’m betting on Option #2, not just for the totally selfish reason that maybe I’ll give you tried-and-tested tips to become a millionaire yourself, but because no one likes the guy who’s already achieved what we’re hoping to achieve through no work whatsoever. Option #2: I have become a millionaire through my own hard work. Doing Zazzle?

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Are You Interfering With Your Readers' Lives?

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No, the self-help info-products I’m talking about are in fact more dangerous. From “How to SEO Your Blog Posts&# to “101 Copywriting Tips for the Beginner&# to psychology type e-books packaged as “user guides&# , we find self-help manuals aplenty out there. But a good self-help book knows its own limits.

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Three Ways to Start a Revolution | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Especially when you’re inexperienced, self-esteem issues come into play – having people you respect say that you’re doing something right. Jordan Cooper ( @NotAProBlog ) January 4, 2010 at 2:38 am Amen, James! The aversion to change or new ideas may stem from the human need to be part of a “group&#.

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How NOT to Get the Freelance Job - and What to Do | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

DON’T have low self-esteem. What extra tips can you think of on what you should do – and what you shouldn’t – when pitching for the gig? Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) May 24, 2010 at 11:59 am @Matt – Thanks very much for catching that typo (and the tip on blaming Dragon). Have a great summer!

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Free Blog Posts | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

You get actionable value, great tips and practical advice, and plenty of good stuff that helps you succeed. I think the tipping point is where a blogger is blogging away and not selling – the just keep putting free content out there yet never ask for the sale. Now, that’s great. And yes, it’s also marketing.

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