The Wealthy Freelancer by Setve Slaunwhite, Pete Savage, and Ed Gandia

You need to determine and write down your own particular freelance dream by breaking it down into 4 key areas: projects, clients, income and lifestyle that you want. This book has a lot of ideas which you can use to create your own action plan.

One way is to envision your ideal day, compare it to your current day, then prioritize and execute what you need to do to reach your goal.

You also need to master your mindset by investing in your success, developing an unshakable belief in yourself, expect that your belief in yourself will be tested and absorb the feelings of success when they come. Also regularly assess your own stress and productivity levels. You want to move to a state of high performance and low stress.

They discuss simplifying the process of getting clients, creating your own buzz piece. They talk about the Marketing Effectiveness Matrix: effective & efficient; effective but time intensive; choose wisely; wasteful. Using social media and direct mail. Repeat and referral business; who and when you should ask. Fee schedule. Unique selling position.

Here's a low tech way of organizing your projects: Same project name with file folder, computer file and index card. Write key dates on index card and post on bulletin board next to your desk. He also uses index cards to keep track of tasks. He uses the 50 minute focus with timer to work without interruption. Then take a 20 minute break and do something else. Then if needed go back to 50 minute focus. Go with your muse, let things incubate, push your motivation buttons.

Virtual assistants can help you do things that you aren't good at. IVAA.org , CVAC.ca and SocietyOfVirtualAssistants.co.uk .

Discusses stress reduction techniques and staying healthy. Train clients to respect your time.

Some ways to earn money: Selling information products from your website such as ebooks and audio recordings; affiliate programs; teaching;

The wealthy triangle of income and time. Make a living and design a meaningful and fulfilling life. Savings, insurance, living a more exciting life, following your passions.

ISBN: 978-1-59257-967-9