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Tips for New Freelancers

When you are a new freelance writer who is hungry for work, it can be tempting to bid on any and all projects that you see. While enthusiasm is good, it is important that you take steps to safeguard your time and your work. While many freelance writing jobs are advertised by well meaning buyers who are willing to pay what they say that they will pay for work which meets their expectations, there are some bad apples out there. The best defense against unscrupulous buyers is to be selective about which projects you bid on. Here are a few tips that … Continue reading →

Admitting to Being a Beginner

I’ve heard mixed opinions about whether a person should admit to being a novice or not. Some individuals fear that others will think they are less competent or capable—especially in business matters—if they admit to being a beginner. While this may be a valid opinion, I also think there can be advantages to admitting when you are new or just starting out… I tend to go for the honest approach regardless and am not someone who hesitates to say if I don’t know something. It can be tricky when a person is running her own business, however. As we’re struggling … Continue reading →

Fitness Swimming For Beginners

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In a previous article, I wrote about my recent experience using swimming workouts to lose weight and get in shape. All you need to get started is a suitable pool to swim laps (25 yard pool recommended) and the determination to make something happen. I started out by getting in good enough shape to walk two or three miles briskly six days a week. When I could comfortably do that, I was in good enough shape to swim. I found that I was able to swim over and back, rest a couple of minutes, and do it again. In my … Continue reading →