Justin Kownacki

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5 Freelance Mistakes You Should Avoid

This year, November 1 marks my third Freelanciversary. I’m on pace to have my most successful year yet, revenue-wise. But that doesn’t mean I don’t still make mistakes along the way. In years past, I shared some freelance tips I learned since I left my day job, like: The hard Read more…

By Justin, 5 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

Why Procrastination Is Good for You

Why almost completely screwing up is actually a good thing, and why doing it often is a super power.

By Justin, 6 yearsFebruary 6, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

If You Want to Change Your Life, You’ve Got to Start Somewhere

Here are some easy things you can start doing today that may change your life in a big way.

By Justin, 6 yearsNovember 21, 2016 ago
Business Advice

Six Freelance Survival Tips to Overcome the Horror of Self-Employment

Here are 6 freelance survival lessons to help you survive the uncertainty, doubt, fear, and long lonely nights of working for yourself.

By Justin, 6 yearsOctober 31, 2016 ago
Armchair Sociology

3 Steps for Building Your 21st Century Career

How to adapt your career path to the realities of the new economy.

By Justin, 6 yearsOctober 2, 2016 ago
Armchair Sociology

Everyone Has the Same Tragic Flaw

Here’s why everyone else is doing better at life than you.

By Justin, 8 yearsAugust 19, 2015 ago

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