An open letter to my 18-year-old self on handling failure!

A little background first. In 2005, I was going through the worst period of my life. After completing my higher secondary schooling, I was doing my best to get through one of India's toughest competitive exams. 

My final attempt required a year of full focus and hard work. Practice, dedication, and patience, you name it, I had it. 

However, I failed miserably despite all of my efforts.

The experience left me completely shattered. After being mentally depleted and feeling defeated, I became ill. It seemed like the end of the road for a young 18-year-old Pravash...but it wasn't!

Here are five pieces of advice I would like to give him now that I am 34 :

1. You dream as well as work for it, but it's  also  possible that you may not succeed. And  that's totally okay!

There is no such thing as success except what you learn along the way while working on your goals.

2. When you believe in what you do, you are not a loser. Do not fight the world. It is no fun. Rather fight against the doubts you have in your abilities. 

The strength of self-belief cannot be underestimated.

3. You may aim higher and fall flat on your face. But you know what, you did what others only think of doing. You took action!

Taking action requires courage.

4. Sometimes it's okay to be lost. When we lose our way, it's not because we forgot the directions the system taught us, but because we tried to find a new way.

Break for a while and then come back stronger!

5. You will be laughed at and ridiculed for your failures.Don't give up doing this crap. After 15 years, you will make it big. (I did!, 😉)

Make sure you don't lose it. Everything will come together in the end.

My first Viral Tweet

Here is my Mantra for delivering unbeatable service to my clients:

Provide so much value that anyone who hires you feels they have taken advantage of you!

They will recommend your service to their colleagues/business partners.

Word of mouth works!! 

If you have an online presence (Website or Landing page), please read this:

In order to reach your target audience from mobile devices, your website or landing page must be MOBILE OPTIMIZED and not just desktop view (the default, if you don't change anything).

#ProTip #hack 

When pricing your products and services, 

Make it an Exploration for the customer instead of a Decision!

Ask people how much they are willing to spend.

#pricing #marketingtips #business 

2019: Read the tweet, bookmarked

2020: Kept ignoring it (my worst mistake ever!)

2021: Decided Enough is Enough! Action taken

2022: I'm glad I did it! Helping others do so as well

2023: ???

@JamesClear 

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Here are 5 common mistakes freelancers make when marketing their business.

Don't do them! 👇

#marketingtipps #freelancework #freelancemarketing #businessopportunity #marketingstrategy #freelancers 

1- Ignore the power of in-person networking:

Freelancers who ignore in-person networking are at a disadvantage because they cannot reach out to potential clients and refer business opportunities.

In-person networking can help build relationships and find new clients.

2- Misrepresent themselves:

Misrepresenting can damage your  reputation and lead to less work. 

Stand for what you do. 

Sticking to your niche is the key.

3- Overcomplicating things.

Don’t try to be too clever with your marketing materials – just focus on delivering the message that you want people to hear. 

Be consistent across all channels, and don't overthink how you should present yourself online or in person.

4- Not setting realistic goals:

Instead of aiming for lofty goals like becoming the best in their field, you should focus on smaller milestones that you can realistically achieve. 

This will help you stay motivated and focused while also keeping expectations low.

5- Mass marketing instead of Target based marketing:

Start with a target audience. 

It’s important to know who you’re trying to reach before you start crafting your messages – otherwise, you risk alienating potential customers by targeting the wrong group.

If you’re a freelancer and need help with marketing, read my profile.

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Don't do these mistakes if you are a freelancer:

From my repository of inspirational content

#NoteToSelf 

Ultimately, life passes in a blink of an eye. 

Too many people live the same year 80 times. 

Read (and apply) these tips to avoid regretting a life half-lived:👇

1. Get serious about gratitude.
2. See your work as a craft.
3. Keep a journal.
4. Know the 5 highest priorities in your life.
5. Drink a lot of water.
6. Improve your work every single day.
7. Get a mentor / Hire a coach.

8. Eat fewer calories.
9. Discover more heroes.
10. Help someone.. be a hero.
11. Be kind to strangers.
12. Always act ethically.
13. Never settle for anything less than excellence.
14. Enjoy life's simplest pleasures.
15. Invest 10% of your monthly income.

16. Spend time at the art galleries.
17. Take a walk in the woods.
18. Send thank you letters to those who have helped you.
19. If you have been wronged, forgive those who have hurt you.
20. Leadership is not about titles or accolades, it is about impact &amp; influence.

21. Make unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
22. Make sure you read every day.
23. Avoid watching the news as far as possible.
24. Live within your means.
25. Don't give up on your dreams.
26. If you know you should apologize, do so.
27. Never forget to celebrate others.

28. Know what your strengths are.
29. See the good in comparison to the bad.
30. Take responsibility for your mistakes.
31.  Make sure you honor your parents.
32. Make sure you are a great Team-player.
33. Identify your top 5 core values.
34. Don't be busy, be productive

35. Keep innovating and iterating.
36. Listen more than speak.
37. Make yourself the best you can be.
38. Live a life that matters.
39. Be prepared for whatever comes your way.
40. Don't forget to give back to society.

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Wisdom you wish you had known earlier.

Has "verbosity" ever plagued you as a content writer? 

If you are a new content writer, you may be unfamiliar with verbosity, but trust me, it has the biggest impact on your writing. 

Simply put, Verbosity is the excessive use of words in a sentence.

It can be caused by a number of factors, including :

- Lack of editing,
- Attempt to sound smart, or simply 
- Lack of knowing when to stop

In any case, excessive verbosity can make your writing difficult to read and understand.

What's the use of putting words on a page if they don't say anything? 

If you want to get your point across, you need to learn how to remove verbosity from your content.

Here's how you do it: 

1. Remove any superfluous words from your content to improve readability. 

2. Edit your content for conciseness. 
You can make your sentences shorter and more concise by removing unnecessary words and phrases.

3. Avoid using multiple adjectives or adverbs to describe a single thing, and use an active voice instead of a passive voice whenever possible. 

4. Break up your thoughts into shorter, simpler, easier-to-read chunks.

This makes your writing easier to read and understand.

Verbosity: A plague

People who quit their jobs have a different set of beliefs about what is possible in the world.

More on this in my latest e-book in the making.

Excited?

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By quitting without a plan, you open yourself to new opportunities that you might otherwise have missed, had you taken the next job that came your way.

You could have one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your career!

More on this in my upcoming book!

#quit

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