Comments on: The Confident You

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:17:03 +0000

Ashley, mindset is everything in this job. The minute you separate the anxiety and angst from the job at hand, you'll be surprised how quickly you, well, grow a set. LOL

And you're welcome. I appreciate the idea. :)

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:54:09 +0000

Lori, thank you for this! Your advice is exactly what I've been reminding myself over and over. It's a business, it's not personal. That mindset REALLY makes a difference because I feel less… exposed. I don't want people looking at my thoughts and feelings, but if they're looking at my WORK, that's completely different and so much easier to deal with. Thanks for remembering 🙂

By: Roxane B. Salonen

Roxane B. Salonen — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:56:23 +0000

This is a really helpful post as I get ready to officially launch my communications business in the fall. Much appreciated wisdom!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:18:50 +0000

I think the more rejections I got, the stronger I got. At first, I did take it personally, but some of the comments I received were so funny that I started to see them in a new light.

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:03:17 +0000

Developing business confidence is a work-in-progress for me, Lori.

When I revamped my resume this weekend, I kind of impressed myself. Listing all of the services I offer and the steps involved in freelance feature writing really illustrate that writing involves a lot more than putting words on the page. (Like that nod to your blog title, Lori?)

In college, a friend who wrote her papers long-hand and then had someone "type them out" saw her finished paper and exclaimed, "I look so much smarter now!" It's kind of the same deal when compiling a comprehensive resume. We don't always appreciate how much value we provide until we see it on the written page.

I only send my resume out a few times a year, so I updated the info now and then, but really didn't put much thought into it. I'm so glad I spent a little time creating a totally new, extremely detailed resume. I'd suggest that as a great way of developing one's business confidence.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:33:56 +0000

Amie, that boss was hit head-on by the karma bus - blamo!

Jessie, great advice. Confidence doesn't always come naturally, and the way you've found it is great. Focus on the prize, as they say. :)

By: Jessie Haynes

Jessie Haynes — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:31:23 +0000

Being confident and having personal courage as a freelance writing business owner are essential. I find the best way to do this is to have a laser focus on your priorities, the goals you're working toward, and the strategies / objectives to get you there.

Great tips!

By: Amie

Amie — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:13:41 +0000

One of the reasons I quit my job was because my boss had a knack for making her employees feel completely useless and talentless...it took a little while before I started to trust my skills again. Fortunately, I found freelance clients who realized my worth and recognized my talent.

Sidebar: that boss recently got fired for not playing well with others. Karma!!!!!!!