Comments on: The Efficient Freelancer

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:48:16 +0000

Double lists! I love it, Ann!

I have my daily to-do lists, and fill things in on my calendar, but never thought of an actual overview list.

What I want to know is how you all deal with the crush of work when you come back from taking time off. I took Friday off, only worked maybe a half day each on Monday and Tuesday, and played hooky all day yesterday to head up to Madison with a friend visiting from LA. Today & tomorrow she's heading to Chicago, so I need to catch up on work - and it's almost overwhelming. Tell me, oh wise ones, how do you get back on track after a few days off?

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:42:09 +0000

I keep two kinds of lists, actually all in one… the stuff I really expect to get done today plus the stuff I want to get done in the next week or even month. Gives me an overview.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:06:06 +0000

Cathy, I ignore my phone so much that flashing lights simply confound me. :)

Wade, I'd bet you're even more organized that a full-time freelancer. You have to be in order to do both jobs at once!

I've had to avoid Facebook and Spider Solitaire. It's been a sacrifice, I won't lie. :)

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:03:54 +0000

Overall, you're very organized and have systems in place. When I analyze businesses that are doing well this is what I notice. It is very difficult flying by the seat of your pants and be successful.

A big difference for me is that I'm employed full-time at a different job. When I make the transition I'll need to implement these structures. Good post, Lori.

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:52:45 +0000

By turning off my smartphone for periods of time. That little, flashing red light that signals an email message is tough to ignore. 🙂