The Stoic’s Guide To Balanced Freelancing
If you’re going to make it long-term as a freelancer, you’ll need more than a few hacks and an online course.
When I first stepped into the world of writing online for clients, I imagined all I’d need was a client, a lovely testimonial, and some safety net cash.
But as I quickly learned, the freelance life is not for the faint of heart. It takes discipline, adaptability, and a strong sense of balance to navigate the ups and downs of this career path.
One philosophy that has been instrumental in helping me maintain my equilibrium as a freelancer is Stoicism.
This ancient Greek school of thought focuses on finding inner peace and contentment by accepting what we cannot control and focusing on what we can control.
But more than that, stoicism looks at aspects of professional growth such as personal ethics and resilience — something that could be the lifeboat many freelancers have been looking for.
Because if you are going to hack it in the uber-competitive world of freelancing, you need to be able to roll with the punches and stay true to your values.
