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24 alternatives to The Freelancer - A letter to a young freelancer

What I wish someone had told me about working for myself.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Freelancer - A letter to a young freelancer launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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The Freelancer - How to build a great portfolio and network▲74
I REALLY draw a line in the sand with my answer to this.
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Wanting a successful career is kind of myopic.
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The Freelancer - Process vs outcome mentality▲61
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The Freelancer - Don't find your passion▲58
I don’t think we have one true calling.
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The Freelancer - Stop doing shit you don't like▲67
If you work for yourself, you're to blame for bad work.
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The Freelancer - Internet status symbols▲63
Grow your list! Make 6 figs! Become a bestseller!
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LanceList – A directory of ways for freelancers to find work▲162
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The Freelancer - Sharing your stories▲70
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The Freelancer - Saying no to potential clients▲56
How and when to say no to potential clients and how to find…
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The Freelancer - Dealing with Difficult Clients▲64
We've all been there—here's how I deal with it.
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Hello Tech Pros: Independent Freelancer to Business Owner▲61
How to find your first freelance job then scale
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We Freelance, a community where freelancers share stories and resources▲78
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The single most important question you should ask yourself
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The Autonomous Freelancer▲79
On your own terms, in your own time, at your own rate
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The Freelancer - The next big thing▲62
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The Freelancer - Motivation vs Action▲63
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The Freelancer - How to market yourself▲72
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Your own projects are absolutely necessary▲61
Freelancers need to be their own clients once and a while.
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