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Why Kindness Will Skyrocket Your Freelance Career Farther Than Ever
Don’t burn bridges. Keep building them.
“That’s just business”
I hate that phrase.
It’s a cold-hearted phrase designed to lessen the impact of why you shouldn’t be working together. I would prefer straight-up honesty, a conversation, rather than hearing that phrase.
Then you have the best, “I absolutely love working with you!” type people in business. They are beyond kind. They go the extra mile even if they don’t know you.
If you want to build a respected business, you need kindness. It’s looking out for the customer and not just pursuing your self-interest.
Kindness will take your freelance career and your business farther than you imagined.
Kindness Levels Ups Your Professionalism
“Screw you!” Or… “This was a great learning experience and I loved learning about your business.”
Freelancing is not about finding the most clients. It’s not about making the most money.
It’s about giving yourself the freedom to work for yourself. You have the freedom to work with whoever. You help businesses…