Weekly digest #49 of 2024

• The tricky task of discussing your freelancer rates with clients, by Lizzie Davey — Freelance rates can be daunting to discuss, but as Lizzie encourages, confidence is key. Reflect your value, adjust annually, aim for growth, and never undersell yourself.
• Be FreelanceAF course — Adam Faulkner has decided to release his online course for free; just use the code FREEAF. The course consists of six modules, in which Adam gradually goes through the different aspects of starting your own business, from developing a business mindset to pricing.
• Making a marketer 2 — The team behind the Marketing Festival, one of Europe's leading conferences on digital marketing, has released a sequel to their "Making a Marketer" documentary. The video explores current marketing issues and challenges, featuring insights from industry luminaries such as Byron Sharp, Mark Ritson, and Steffen Saemann. The full documentary is available on YouTube.
• Global workforce of the future, a report by Adecco surveyed 35,000 agency workers across 27 countries, offering valuable insights for freelancers as well. As the study shows, flexibility remains a top priority in the workforce, but many companies still struggle to implement it successfully. The growing demand for upskilling, particularly in AI and tech, underscores the need for freelancers to stay competitive by continually enhancing their skills. The report also highlights the transformative role of AI in boosting productivity, opening new opportunities for freelancers to adopt tools that enhance creativity and efficiency.
• Essentials: Using science to optimize sleep, learning & metabolism — Andrew D. Huberman continues his short-form podcast and, this time, answers the most frequently asked questions about evidence-based tools for improving alertness, enhancing learning, and achieving quality sleep.

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