It’s a wrap! April 2020
At the start of the quarantine, I opened my notebook and jotted down all the projects I’ve started at some point and would like to continue working on it. There were half-finished articles, Skillshare classes I wanted to do, a podcast I’ve been working on since December, and a book about meaningful gatherings that’s half-written but needs reconceptualizing to fit the current narrative.
And then, for a second, I thought I’d never get through all the things I want to do before the quarantine ends. Which is now also becoming true…
If you’ve been following my work, you know I’m someone who believes that it’s essential to work on side projects at all times. Strictly I think having a side project is the best medicine for self-doubt. When you freelance, you have client projects and are dependent on other people (your clients) to hand over things when they said they would. However, the reality is, many times, projects are postponed. If you know there’s a big project coming and you want to be reliable, it’s unlikely you’ll take on another big project. But once that project you were expecting gets delayed and you were just hanging out in the park, you might start to panic.
The same goes for the moments when someone rejects you. If your only source of valuation is your client’s feedback, life might get tough at times.
So, I’d say that’s the reason side projects are crucial.
Whenever I don’t have any client projects, I’m actually really excited. I usually stick to my regular work days and focus on the projects I believe are essential and want to invest my energy in. Regardless of whether I’m being paid by someone else or not. At the end of the day, even side projects will pay off.
I also finalized the copy for the new website of the Open European Dialogue that’s now being designed by Max Mauracher.
I helped the team at PolyPoly.
And I also started working with Plentific on localizing their text for the German market.
I’m also happy I was able to help my friends at Vollpension who’ve organized a number of emergency calls to figure out how to make money since their employees are all a part of the corona risk group and must stay in self-isolation to protect themselves. Vollpension launched a number of initiatives, and you can support them through this difficult time.
Here is an article I wanted to recommend. It’s about What Hollywood Can Teach Us About The Future Of Work.
And here are some articles I’ve published in April. I hope some of it is helpful:
How to Find Clients as an Introvert.
Best Books on Marketing and Advertising.
