A confession for potential subscribers…
I have a confession and I hope you can forgive me…
OrwellMcG
July 25, 2023
I have a confession and I hope you can forgive me…
A plague exists amongst the creatives of today. It hides in the shadows, waiting for us. It knows when you
When I first started out as a freelancer, I thought everything would be great! I can design, I’ve got a
I’ve had some shit times in life.. Some self inflicted, some brought about by the actions of others, some just
None. No trends. Nada. Nix. Nill. Non o’ ‘em. Following trends is following the followers. If you want to make
If you’re not yet feeling the 2023 work vibes.. It’s all good. Me neither.. The winter break shows how all
Sometimes I think it’s lovely to have someone tell you what you should do When I’ve felt unsure, insecure, when
I know I talk a good game.. I’m here telling you how to do this freelance thing and how to
How free do you actually feel as a freelancer? How often do you let other people’s opinions (or imagined opinions)
I don’t mean, investing in your business or something nice for the house. I mean, when did you last invest
We’re all working on something. There’s something we want to do better. Something we wanna be but we just aren’t
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
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
When I first started out as a freelancer making money was tough
I was inexperienced with a small folio and I didn’t know how to
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!
1.
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
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
Experience has taught me
1. How a work week goes affects my mood
2. The weeks I plan are better than the weeks I don’t
3. If
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.
