On today’s show I discuss how I think about freelance “dealbreakers,” which aren’t only the red flags I’ve noticed over time but also may simply be quirks of my personality or assumptions I’ve made. 

Here’s what I share with you in this episode:

• Rethinking “strategy” and whether saying “I don’t do strategy” is holding me back.
• What I learned from Ed Gandia’s thoughts on strategy.
• Why I like to create “bridge” projects.
• How I’m rethinking some of my more stubborn dealbreakers. 
• How some dealbreakers are in my head and only cause me to beat myself up for not sticking to them. 
• How you can evaluate your dealbreakers and push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Biz Bite: Set a single goal for your day

The Bookshelf: “In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America’s Child” by Kim Cross

Resources:

• Help out Marvel artist Thomas Tenney via GoFundMe. 
• Episode #166 of Deliberate Freelancer: Smart Advice from the Content Byte Summit
• Connect with Melanie on Threads @MelEdits_DC
• Connect with Melanie on LinkedIn
• Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group
• Melanie’s other podcast, Association Station