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Personal Freelance Writing Goals for 2010: On Track, or Not?
The Year of Work! Last week, I told you that I’d dubbed 2010 the year of work. To explain a bit, this year I plan to work like I haven’t since I was in college – holding down three jobs, taking 12-18 credits and helping to take care of my then three-year-old sister (my mom had breast cancer and was in and out of the hospital).
In the last few years, I’ve tried to not to work as much. I put in 7-9 hrs most days. But just for this one year, I’m gonna go back to 10, 12 and 14 hour days – 5-7 days a week. In other words, I’ll work without boundaries. I won’t even try to reign myself in. Why?
Because I have a plan that will — God willing — allow me to reach a goal I’ve wanted to reach for the last 2-3 years. So far — I know we’re just a couple of weeks into the new year – I’ve been making great progress. So, just what is my grand plan?
I’M RETIRING!
Not right now, but . . . I want to personally retire at the end of this year from writing for clients and step into a completely managerial role next year for my SEO writing company. You see, I’ve been a freelance writer/editor/proofreader/content provider/word processor (sometimes all at once) since 1993. I’m ready to just do my own writing projects full time, for this is where my future financial security lies. So I’m psyched!
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Why now? Well, I’ve known I wanted to do this for the last few years. But to be honest, I thought it would take me another three to five years. But since I’ve fallen in love with Jamaica (recently rented an apartment there) and am closer to realizing my dream of travelling more and living abroad for part of the year, I don’t want to wait that long.
So I said to myself, “Why not go all out for one year? See what you can accomplish.” Yeah, I may fall short, but at least I will have tried and who knows where it will lead. So I’m cutting back in some areas (types of projects I take on) and doing a bit of personal sacrificing on some other things (eg, free time, marathon training) — all to get to my “finish line” sooner.
How are your 2010 freelance writing goals coming along? Did you make any? If not, do so and get going on them. Time is awasting!
Yuwanda
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Your post about retiring at the end of the year has really inspired me. I too have a goal of achieving more with my writing and earning more so that I can “retire” and live the life of my dreams by the end of the year. I want to live way out in the country on several acres of land.
So when I read your post about working like crazy to reach your goal of “retirement”, it really spurred me on because now I know that I’m not the only one that’s doing this.
I know it will be alot of hard work and long hours but I hope to have everything in place by the end of the year so that I can slow down and live the life I’ve always dreamed of.
I wish you all the best with your goal and I know you’ll make it.
Dear Ruth:
Thank you for letting me know how that post inspired you. I looked through your site — some good stuff you offer. If we work hard, I have no doubt that both of us will reach our goals.
FYI, your grandson is soooo cute.
All the best in reaching your goals as well.
Best,
-Y