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The Freelancer - A letter to a young freelancer — What I wish someone had told me about working for myself.
Paul Jarvis
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Marko
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Loved this one!
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Paul Jarvis
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Thanks Marko!
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Danielle LeComte
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Great letter, Paul. Love the "buffer your promises" tip - that is so important. Thanks for sharing this!
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Paul Jarvis
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Thanks Danielle!
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