How to freelance

1. 6 Beatles Songs That Will Teach You
How to Freelance

2. Whether you're a Beatles fan or not, these songs by the
Fab Four contain solid tips on how to freelance.

3. 1
“Rain”
We’re all familiar with the “feast or famine” phrase, and
that’s because it’s simply a freelancing reality. The key to
successfully navigating this cycle can be found in “Rain.”
John Lennon sings to us about the importance of staying
the course, no matter what your situation is like at the time.
When you’re experiencing a famine, you’ve got to keep
your head down, keep working, and keep working to find
work. When you’re lucky enough to be feasting, make sure
you don’t feast too much and deplete your financial or
emotional reserves.

4. 2 “Come Together”
“Come Together” is the perfect representation of the
freelance spirit: you get resourceful, you work in the ways
you know how with what comes out of you creatively, and
you work together with other freelancers to make
incredible products in a generous and collaborative
community.
While many of the lyrics can be left to your own
interpretation, a few of them state very clearly that freedom
is essential, and that that freedom can be achieved by
banding together.

5. 3 “Hello, Goodbye”
While the tune is fun, and the lyrics catchy, it’s an upbeat
example of the opportunities available for
miscommunication and confusion in human interaction.
A word can have multiple meanings, and people associate
different feelings to different words, which makes clear
communication utterly essential when interacting with
clients and other freelancers.
Be explicit in contracts and clear in your requests. You
don’t want a potential client to get things mixed up…
especially when you’re talking about hellos and goodbyes.

6. “Here Comes the Sun”
4 This song and story pose as a priceless freelance tip: take
a break when you need one.
The pressures and demands of a freelancer’s lifestyle can
sap creativity and toss your morale down the toilet… and
sometimes the only solution is a break. Whether it’s a walk
around the block or a week in Greece, it’s up to you to
determine what you need and what you can afford.
Either way, you’ve got to take care of yourself in order to
stay creative and productive.

7. 5 “Don’t Let Me Down”
This 1969 B-side was written as a plea from John Lennon
to Yoko Ono, begging her not to let him down as they
embarked on their new relationship together. Though
catchy, it’s a jarring reminder of the trust that two people
place on one another as they build a relationship.
Honor your deadlines and promises, and do your best to
satisfy the clients who have chosen you in this tumultuous
sea of freelance competition. Most of us know what it feels
like to be on the losing side of a relationship, and the last
thing we want is for our clients to feel that way, too.

8. 6
“Got To Get You Into My Life”
The song “Got to Get You Into My Life” is a cry of affection
and need from Paul McCartney’s soul-inspired lead
vocals. In the song, he’s surprised to discover something
he never knew he needed… and doesn’t want to live
without it.
How can you make clients want to sing this to you? What
sets you apart from the crowd? Your brand is your life-raft
in this freelancing ocean, and if it’s not bright enough to be
seen, you’re going to be floating for a long time.

9. Things are always open
to interpretation.
The Beatles clearly didn’t start their music careers
to teach us how to freelance, but I’d say they’re a
prime example of how to be successful:
Never get complacent with your work, don’t be
afraid to try new things, and never stop creating.

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