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Authoritative Website Copy | Men With Pens

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If I’m pointing out my mistakes and how I learned a better way, it doesn’t come off as condescending. The Newtonian Laws Of Business – The First Law Reply Dean Rieck ( @DeanRieck ) November 30, 2009 at 10:39 am This sort of aggressive copy works for certain products and certain buyers, generally for self-help and get-rich-quick.

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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

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Those blogs are worth their weight in gold (unless you’re the kind who learns from the School of Hard Knocks). In my old music school there were plenty of teachers who were incredible players and missed no opportunity to show their skills to their students. However, it’s not a good thing either to be sloppy.

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Are You Interfering With Your Readers' Lives?

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In fact, they seriously lack in professional qualifications, the kind required to be dispassionate and unbiased – essential skills if you truly want to help a person. Many people out there have learned their lessons the hard way, assuming that because it’s for sale, it must be accurate information.

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Three Ways to Start a Revolution | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

We listened, asked questions, and learned more every time we did. Especially when you’re inexperienced, self-esteem issues come into play – having people you respect say that you’re doing something right. I learned something new today. Talking is the reason any of us know anything at all.

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

Men With Pens

In most part, I had a lot of fun reading through applications and learning more about people. Speaking of links, if you have an ugly website with horrible copy that doesn’t reflect your skills, please don’t tell us. DON’T have low self-esteem. If you’re skilled and talented, STRUT IT.

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Free Blog Posts | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

That’s like being able to attend a workshop given by an expert authority three times a week and learn how to improve your business without paying a penny. We want you to learn, to better your business, to succeed. A chance to show off all of my skills and convey the sense that “hey, I can do this for you too.&#

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