Comments on: No More Slacking Now, I Mean It

By: callie

callie — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 16:45:59 +0000

Jonathan -- The very same thing happened to me when I went full-time freelance years ago...so much so that I freaked out and went back to full time work. But. I, too, have just gone full-time freelance again. (The similarities in our last few weeks are astounding, per your comment.)

It is natural for the web work to take precedence initially, because you don't know where your next client is coming from and you are building your business. Give yourself the space and time to figure it out, because you will find your rhythm. You will. And as soon as you do, it will hit you "My goodness, I'm lucky. I can just decide that today from 1pm - 2pm, I'm going to write. Then back to work."

That's the key. Discipline. Forcing writing time into the day. Otherwise, its WAY to easy to work, work, work...especially when its your own business.

Bravo to you for taking that step. You are going to do great things on both sides of your creative endeavors...web & writing. I'm sure of it.

By: Jade

Jade — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 19:59:05 +0000

Thanks for stopping by this morning and I wish you luck on your new adventure!

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 16:44:12 +0000

Jonathan,

i totally know what this kind of transition is like. i wish you the best and i'll be sure to let you know if i see anything out there for Rails.

By: Rene

Rene — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:30:43 +0000

Hi, here from Michele's.

When I was laid off in Nov. 01, I knew I would have so much time to get stuff done. HA!! It is over 4 years later and I'm still trying to find a home/writing/life balance. Three kids make it tough. But there's the challenge. Good luck.