Resilient, confident, risk tolerant.
Go-getter, boundary-setter, self-promoter.
Get your head right and create the life you want!
New projects are wonderful! Full of potential to make lovely designs. Interesting designs! Designs that push the boundaries of your skills and the client’s expectations..
I’ve got a programme that I’ve refined over my years as freelancer
It’s helped me at every stage of my career from sidegig freelancer
Life is a series of experiences. Some make us feel good, others make us feel less good. Our brains are hardwired to remember the less
A client wants you to work during your holiday time? We can’t have that! Copy this script and politely let them know you won’t be
Every hero story needs supporting characters
They’re the people the hero couldn’t succeed without
Batman has Robin and Alfred
Beyoncé had Kelly and Michelle
Pharell has N*E*R*D
Carol
Your identity is made up of many things
Not all of them can be seen on the surface
This is how we all experience each
Things always take longer than you thought
We all have our own shit going on and work at our own pace. Life gets in the way!
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Plan days around things you like
Every day I make time for things that make me happy.
Thing like reading, drinking tea, plyaing my music
Note every client wants your best work. If they want it, they might not be able to afford it.
Sometimes they want a copy of
Does this sound like you?
“I procrastinate because I have high standards and I’m worried I won’t meet them”
Seems legit. Swipe and let’s test it…<br
Make a fuck this shit list
It’s a list of things you hate doing and don’t want to have to deal with…
Prioritise
Use a
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Plan days around things you like
Every day I make time for things that make me happy.
Thing like reading, drinking tea, plyaing my music
Tired of being underpaid? Are you hitting burnout and need a break? Or are you dealing with a*hole clients who just won’t pay? I’ve been there and I’m here to help!
Book a free call and let’s make your life easier.
Orwell McGubbins is a branding designer and Creative Director of Berlin based Brand Consultancy Orwell met Vila.
He has spent his career working with charities, schools and social businesses supporting people to develop themselves and make the most of life.
Today he continues this work by helping creative freelancers gain the skills and confidence they need to be great at what they do.
He enables people to make money doing what they love so they can create a happy life for themselves and the people in their communities.
Feel free to contact him on LinkedIn but don’t call without an appointment. He might be socially minded but he’s also a millennial, they hate that.
