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Working To Live, Not Living To Work
The Work To Live Network is the brainchild of Will and Jimmy Irvin. We aim to help people find out what it is they really want to do when they grow up, and help them achieve a better work-life balance. There is a growing trend of people giving up long hours in an office to embark on a career of self-employment. We hope you enjoy the articles posted here, and please, feel free to post your comments.
Written on July 31, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Working To Live
As this blog continues to grow, and we find out what our readers want to see the most, we learn that some minor changes are in order. This blog is going to be re-done just a little bit to try and focus more on helping people find jobs, get jobs, and manage their money in the process. So, a little mixing up of things is coming soon. Read More
Written on July 30, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Working To Live
I want to share with you the story of a successful businessman and a fisherman. The following is the story as it appears in Tim Ferriss’s 4-Hour Workweek. Read More
Written on July 29, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Working To Live
Ok, so I’ve given away the fact that I’m a bit of a geek with the Star Wars reference. The wise words of a 900 year old Jedi Master couldn’t be more true than when applied to forging your way to a new career. There will be an almost unlimited number of things to distract you from your goal, not the least of which are the many “opportunities” that will be presented to you from time to time. For the most part, these are a waste of your time, and will do nothing but keep you from achieving the goals you are working towards. Focus on the ones that can help you by limiting your information intake, and you will be able to maintain focus.
Written on July 28, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Job Hunting
As you look through the jobs postings, wherever it is that you are looking for them, you may see lots of jobs that you know you can do, but you don’t have specific experience doing them. It is still possible for you to land these jobs. Many employers and clients are looking for someone who is just getting started to work for them. You just need to approach them with confidence, and let them know that you are the one they want. Read More
Written on July 27, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Working To Live
One of the most difficult aspects of freelancing or telecommuting is the seemingly unlimited number of distractions that are available to you. When you are working from home, it is very diffucult to be disciplined about spending your time wisely. Some of the most common time wasting activities are the telephone, the internet, and email. With a couple of minor changes in your habits, you will be surprised to find out just how much time these activities are taking out of your day. Read More
Written on July 24, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Working To Live
Whether you’re a freelancer or a telecommuter, you will be working from home the majority of the time (if not all of the time). Having your home office set up properly will make you more effective, and will also help you not waste as much time. Read More
Written on July 20, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Job Hunting
You’re not going to get every job you apply for. That’s a fact of job searching (and of life in general) that is unavoidable. How you deal with each rejection will go a long way in determining how successful you are in your continuing job search. Read More
Written on July 17, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Job Hunting
One of the other fields that is very popular with freelancers is photography services. I’m not a photographer, but my girlfriend Karen is, so she helped me compile this list. I’m not generally a big fan of the so-called “bid sites” (elance.com, scriptlance.com, etc.), so I’m not going to list them here right now. I did manage to find four sites that have a decent number of listings, and going through them will keep you busy for a while. Read More
Written on July 15, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Working To Live
It has been well established on this website that I prefer a freelancing career to working for someone full-time. However, it is not for everyone. There are definite pros and cons to working as a freelancer, in any field. Read More
Written on July 13, 2009 by Will Irvin
Filed Under: Working To Live
For those who are new to this whole freelance working movement, you may easily confuse the terms “freelance” and “telecommute”. They are often used interchangeably, as incorrect as that may be. However, knowing the difference will help you be more efficient in your job search, and finding the right combination of the two will gain you the maximum freedom in your working life. Read More
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