93. Pressing pause?

93. Pressing pause?

Author: Louise Shanahan February 3, 2023 Duration: 11:56

Did you know this podcast has been going for 2 years? That's a lot of freelancing chat.

In this episode, I share some thoughts about where the podcast is going in 2023 (spoiler in the title?). 

And in case you're pondering a similar conundrum about how to move forwards (or not) with a particular project, I'm sharing some questions to consider to help you decide when to quit/take a break/power on, along the following themes:

  • Enjoyment vs. value to others
  • Scaling back vs. quitting altogether
  • Sunk costs vs. maintaining momentum
  • Filling up your creativity cup
  • Keeping the goal the goal!

Thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast so far. Until next time (whenever or wherever that is), happy freelancing!

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