Published in The Startup·PinnedMember-onlyDon’t Just Set Goals. Build SystemsThe Secret To Happiness And Achieving More — · The problem with setting goals ∘ #1 The positive fantasy ∘ #2 The outcomes first trap ∘ #3 The failure state trap · What are systems? · Why you need systems ∘ #1 Systems put focus on the skill ∘ #2 Systems create…Business9 min readBusiness9 min read
Published in Pykes Notes·PinnedAbout Kurtis PykesWelcome to Kurtis Pykes’ Medium page! Updated March 11th, 2023 — Table of Contents About me Publications Social media Contact me About me I’m an ex-professional footballer (soccer for my US friends), pastor, and postman but the best description for me now is probably a digital nomad — I’m still figuring it out. I know what you’re thinking, “that’s some career progression,” but it wasn’t planned. …About Kurtis Pykes4 min readAbout Kurtis Pykes4 min read
Published in The Startup·1 day agoMember-onlyHere’s How To Land Freelance Clients Without A Social Media PresenceMost Clients Don’t Care If You’re Active On Social Media. — You don’t need a social media presence to build a thriving freelance business. You just need to understand the client acquisition pyramid (CAP). Social media can take up a lot of mental bandwidth that distracts you from getting deep work done. … but for many freelancers, it can also be…Freelancing5 min readFreelancing5 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·1 day agoMember-onlyNever Freelance For Free Unless It’s One Of These Four ScenariosYou Must Know Your Worth — An opportunity to freelance for free will come up at some point in your career. These opportunities typically come with enticing claims appealing enough to make saying no a little tricky — “working with us for free can lead to bigger and better opportunities.” Not all free work is bad. …Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
Published in Freelancer’s Hub·3 days agoMember-onlyMindset Shifts I’ve Observed As An Employee Versus As A Freelancer“I Only Want To Work 4 Hours Today.” — Employees and freelancers are not equal. They both have their pros and cons. As a freelancer, you are self-employed. You offer your services directly to the clients you wish to serve, create a schedule that fits your lifestyle, decide on your work location, and more. A lot of the heavy…Freelancing6 min readFreelancing6 min read
Published in Pykes Notes·5 days agoMember-only5 Ways To Market Your Freelance Services Without Being AnnoyingCreate Content — Table of Contents - Build an attractive portfolio - Create content - Build your network - Use social media - Ask for referrals - Final words I’m not a marketer on paper. … but I am a freelancer. I’ve been freelancing for three years and never had to apply for…Marketing5 min readMarketing5 min read
Published in Pykes Notes·Mar 15Member-only9 Reasons Your Side Hustle Failed To Take Off#4 You Were In It For The Money — Table of Contents - #1 You weren't thinking long term/You quit too soon - #2 You didn't put in the effort - #3 You were trying to do too many things at once - #4 You weren't interested in what you were doing/You were in it for money - #5 You weren't prioritizing the tasks…Entrepreneurship8 min readEntrepreneurship8 min read
Published in Pykes Notes·Mar 13Member-onlyHere’s How You Differentiate Yourself From Every Other FreelancerCraft Your Unique Selling Proposition — Table of Contents - What is a USP? - Developing your USP --> What type of <insert your profession> are you? --> What's your niche? --> What sets you apart? - Final words Here’s the difference between top freelancers earning big bucks and those barely scraping by: Top freelancers have…Freelancing6 min readFreelancing6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 7Member-only10 Ways To Force Yourself To Learn When You Can’t Be Bothered#5 Link Your Learning To Something You Enjoy — Table of Contents - #1 Have something to look forward to after - #2 Start/join a study group - #3 Define a long-term vision - #4 Remove all distractions - #5 Link your learning to something you enjoy - #6 Take breaks - #7 Build a sacred study room - #8 Set a simple goal for your study…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published in The Startup·Mar 5Member-onlyHere’s How I Plan To Earn $10,000 Per Month As A FreelancerCreating a Freelancer USP — Table of Contents - Clearly defining how much I want to earn --> Determine the maths - Crafting a Freelancer USP --> Become an authority --> Build a portfolio appealing to target clients --> Find projects with recurring demand --> Networking - Final words - Additional resources Making $10,000 per…Business8 min readBusiness8 min read
