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One of the themes mentioned in Steven Pressfield’s JRE interview that we shared last week is a prayer to the Muse from the opening of Homer’s Odyssey. It may sound strange, but Steven and other writers, artists, and creators know the prayer by heart and rely on it to gather strength and creativity.
Ta-da! World-renowned author of The War of Art, Turning Pro and other great books for creatives of all kinds, Steven Pressfield was a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. It's about 3 hours long:
If you are interested in stock investing, our latest must-read is The Little Book of Common Sense Investing, which explains why it is best for ordinary people to invest in index funds (e.g. based on S&P 500).
The book was written by the legendary investor John Bogle — the de facto creator of index funds and founder of Vanguard. In the updated 2017 edition, he compares traditional mutual index funds to exchange-traded funds (aka ETFs) and discusses all important aspects of investing in them.
Here’s a new testimonial from our member Lucie Strechova, a globetrotting producer of exhibition stands and showrooms:
“Freelancing.eu is a platform rare to find. Unique, extremely well organized and run by an amazing professional Robert Vlach who really knows his business very well and makes sure you always get most of your profile. My decision to join Freelancing.eu was one of the crucial ones in my professional career. Thanks to this platform & cooperation with Robert, I have received cooperation offers that opened new horizons for me. If you want to be part of something bigger, part of something that really makes sense in your professional growth, then you should not hesitate any longer and join Freelancing.eu. I can only highly recommend it!!!”
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Long-term reliability is one of the most important success factors in freelancing because clients rely on both our expertise and its delivery.
Nick Maggiulli, the author of Just Keep Buying, recently wrote about this topic. Become an uncertainty killer, he suggests, pointing out that reliable people build trust at every turn and create allies wherever they go. His career advice is as reliable as it is simple:
“Do it with everyone you work with. Practice reducing uncertainty so that it becomes second nature to you. Practice it until you become an uncertainty killer. Then watch what happens.”
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic among freelancers right now. But relatively little is being said about the risk it poses. This is what Toby Ord describes in his book The Precipice, about existential risks and the future of humanity.
Ord describes general artificial intelligence as one of the greatest risks facing humanity in the coming century. As a proponent of effective altruism, he ends the book by trying to motivate readers to get involved in their professions to prevent this and other major threats.
If you work in IT or are interested in the future of AI, this is a book not to be missed.
Making online calls in a busy environment? Check out Krisp, an AI-powered noise cancelling app that efficiently removes unwanted noise like background voices, keyboard clicks, barking, or fan humming. It works with most of the popular apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Teams etc. and is available in a basic version for free (60 minutes of calls per day).
U.S. Federal Trade Commission proposes a ban on non-compete agreements that would also cover independent contractors (freelancers) and interns in addition to full-time employees.
The Economist welcomes FTC’s proposal, citing an estimate that as many as one-fifth of American workers are restricted by non-compete clauses, reducing innovation and productivity spread as a result.
Our take: If this goes through in the USA (and later in the EU), it could be one of the most important pieces of legislation to support freelancers. Many independents who work for established companies are expected to sign non-compete agreements without adequate compensation, making them less competitive and tying their expertise to a limited number of clients. Breaking these shackles would be a good thing.
Here’s a new testimonial from our member Jakub Res, who is based in the UK:
“Opportunities don't happen, you create them — such as by joining Freelancing.eu. As well as significantly improving your visibility on the Internet, the website gives you a sense of belonging to a vibrant and inspiring community where a can-do attitude is the norm.”
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