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

Men With Pens

It’s backbreaking work, and when they first purchased it, the place was also not making much money. 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.

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The Mel Robbins Guide to Screwing Up

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In her book, The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success , Megan McArdle explains that we gain skills by practicing things because we’re strengthening the connection between the action and the reward. Rejection is that much-dreaded response that hits us right in the self-esteem. Try Rejection Theraphy!

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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. That would make it the norm, the expected… would there still be resistence to purchase? Jordan Cooper ( @NotAProBlog ) January 4, 2010 at 2:38 am Amen, James!

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Free Blog Posts | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

My blog is my proof of purchase. A chance to show off all of my skills and convey the sense that “hey, I can do this for you too.&# Limited time offer discounts, periodical sales, and fliers four times a year. That salary came from advertising purchased by business to air on my station. A dangerous thing, I know.

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