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Focus On What You CAN Do, Not What You CAN’T

Tracy Ready — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:25:25 +0000

I had a horrible dream last night.
Riding in the very back seat of a passenger van on a two lane blacktop highway at night, I looked up to see that I was the only one in the van. No driver, no other passengers and the van was starting to veer off of the road. I struggled to unstrap myself from the seat so that I could somehow climb over all the seats, get behind the wheel and save myself from certain disaster. I woke up sweating. When I told my wife about the dream she pointed out how symbolic it was for my life at this time. Strange, I couldn’t even see the symbolism until she pointed it out to me.
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Have You Had This Dream?
My guess is you have, in one form or another. I believe we have all had the same dream. It’s the thought of things being out of our control that is the center of all fear. So what can we do about it?

The Beauty of Blogging and Twitter

Tracy Ready — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:59:12 +0000

Active writing for this blog and sharing content with the world has been an enriching experience for me, if not monetarily successful (there’s still hope!). The interactions with kind people from all walks of life online has given me a different perspective on the world at large. I have found that nothing beats Twitter for expanding your reach and introducing you to like-minded people from all over the globe.

Top 5 of 2011 from The Social Freelancer

Tracy Ready — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:48:16 +0000

I’ve got the ham and black eyed peas on the burner as I sit here reflecting on the strangeness that was 2011. I don’t know about you but I am happy to have kicked last year to the curb! It was a difficult one on many fronts…
A BIG positive note for me was the development of this blog, The Social Freelancer ™. I have enjoyed posting regularly (a first for me!) and the interaction of people all over the world via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube).

Facebook Timeline? Or Lifeline? Love it or Hate it, Here it Comes

Tracy Ready — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:28:10 +0000

Love it or hate it (I am sure there will be lots of hand wringing commentary on both sides) Facebook IS changing, rolling out the new user interface, Timeline. Next week you’ll be changed over. NOPE, no choice on your end. What do you think of all this? Please comment at the bottom of this post. I read every single one, and value your feedback.

How to Become a “Social Freelancer”

Tracy Ready — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:58:19 +0000

I’m no expert, just a freelancer trying to make my way in this world. I watch what others are doing (or not doing), implement ideas that make sense to me, and share it here. I use social media as an outlet of expression and a way to assist growth in my business.

Google+? Novelty for Now. Google Reader? GOLD

Tracy Ready — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:06:36 +0000

In recent weeks there has been a lot of speculation about Google’s new social networking interface, Google+. Yes, I am a social media junkie, so of course I have a profile on Google+ and you can easily find me there. Truth is, I am only there because I have gmail and Youtube (Owned by Google) accounts and they naturally made it easy for their current users to migrate into Google+.

Should You Blog? Don’t be Fooled, it’s a JOB

Tracy Ready — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:22:15 +0000

It’s not “Julie and Julia”
Did you see that film? A young woman in New York who desires to be a great cook starts preparing a recipe a day from Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. She starts a blog site and writes about her experiences. By the end of the story she has become an internet sensation having done nothing to promote the blog. It’s an excellent film that my wife and I enjoyed very much. However, this business about her blogging success was just pure “Hollywood”. It doesn’t happen like that.

To blog, or not to blog... that's the question

Self Employed Competing With Corporate: Why You Should Team Up

Tracy Ready — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:00:50 +0000

On the bright side, prior to this "revolution", advertising your business even through local radio, TV or print campaigns was an expensive proposition. Now, you have the ability to spread your word for free across the Internet. It's working for big business, and it can work for small ones, but going it alone makes it tough. In this video, I try to put it in perspective. My suggestion? Build your own team and help each other. It costs nothing but time, and if you are not working enough (which is the case for many freelancers these days), time is something you have to work with. Check out this short video for an example of my suggestion>>

Social Media Simple – 3 Videos

Tracy Ready — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:05:29 +0000
Having worked in "traditional" media (television) for more than 20 years, I have been astounded at the growth of social media and it's impact on how we do business as freelance media professionals. It's also apparent to me that many of my colleagues in television and music production are not taking part in this revolution, often because of a lack of understanding of how it all works.

Freelance on Facebook: 5 Fast Tips

Tracy Ready — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:12:52 +0000

Facebook for Freelancers

I have had many friends, colleagues and some very annoying acquaintances flow into my Facebook stream in recent years. In particular, I know family members and close friends who are self-employed and see some value in Facebook but are confused (rightfully so!) about how to use it to benefit their own businesses. Over time I have learned a few things about managing what I do and see on Facebook. Today I am sharing five tips that I hope you will find helpful.

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