May 08, 2017 — Communication · Freelance · Work

Why I Still Prefer Email

Lately, I’ve been using Slack for client communication and Skype for when sharing screen is necessary. I also hop on regular phone calls, although I dislike how it can interrupt the flow of coding. Email,…

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Jun 01, 2015 — Advice · Work

3 Steps Toward Guilt-Free Downtime

When I tell people I’m self-employed, they’re response is usually, “I wish I had a flexible schedule like you.” In reality, I find the opposite to be true. Because I do a lot of client…

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Mar 31, 2015 — Life · Work

My Daily Routine

Yesterday, Cameron Moll posted an interesting discussion on Designer News and asked for others to share their daily routines. It was a fun exercise and wasn’t something I had ever written out before. Here’s how…

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Sep 03, 2014 — Advice · Freelance · Work

3 Common Freelance Myths Debunked

I’ve been self-employed for the last six years and it has been a challenging but equally rewarding experience. I regularly receive business questions via email and am often amazed at what others perceive the freelance…

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Feb 12, 2014 — Advice · Life · Work

Choose Your Role Models Wisely

I’m a proud husband and father, two roles I gladly devote a lot of my time to. I’m a homeowner and self-proclaimed mechanic as well—another way of saying I’m always fixing something. My family and…

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