5. Unaffected By The Roller Coaster

Consistency in income and workload is our goal, but as freelancers, we’re going to experience seasons of feast and famine. During times of plenty, we’ll want to manage our resources so we can live well when we’re receiving little to no income. The resources below are specifically curated to help you accomplish this objective.

Feast and famine is a common occurrence for freelancers, especially in the early years. It doesn’t have to be this way. We can build a system that helps us prevent and respond to the financial and emotional ups and downs that come with freelancing. Are you riding the roller coaster or have you made the wise decision to step off?

Get the Book >> Path Of The Freelancer: Behind these covers, Jason unveils a blueprint and shares personal stories to help guide and equip other freelancers in their difficult but rewarding journey.
Download Achievement PDF: Unaffected By The Roller Coaster: Download the official graphic for the fifth achievement in the Path Of The Freelancer book. Quickly explore the four checkpoints of this achievement.

Checkpoint 1 - Color Zone System is Active

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Unaffected By The Roller Coaster: Download the official graphic for the fifth achievement in the Path Of The Freelancer book. Quickly explore the four checkpoints of this achievement.
10 actions blog to survive when income drys up: As a freelancer, there are times when we need to generate income immediately. In red alert mode, we need to move quickly to get paying gigs. Ideally, we discover what to do in red alert mode before it happens, but for those of you who are in this zone now, here are ten actions to help you move forward and suppress the panic.
Execute Without Drama: This is a mini-book. Runs about 30+ pages and gives you an overview of practical ways to use metrics.
How To Turn Stress And Panic Into Productivity: It starts off slow. Heart rate building. Dry mouth. A drip of sweat slowly rolling down from your temple to your cheek. And then wham. A punch to the gut. Stress. It’s inevitable in life. And yet so many of us see it as something we can’t control. Or worse, something we should bury and ignore.
The Power Of Habit: At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
Medium.com: Medium connects you with voices and perspectives that matter. It is your daily news reimagined, straight from the people who are making and living it. Discover and follow your favorite writers and the stories that matter to you, every day.
LinkedIn: Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.
Wordpress: WordPress is web software you can use to create a beautiful website, blog, or app. We like to say that WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time.

Checkpoint 2 - Emotional Support System

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How To Turn Stress And Panic Into Productivity: It starts off slow. Heart rate building. Dry mouth. A drip of sweat slowly rolling down from your temple to your cheek. And then wham. A punch to the gut. Stress. It’s inevitable in life. And yet so many of us see it as something we can’t control. Or worse, something we should bury and ignore.
The Doodle From Jim: Mentioned in the book, this is the doodle that connected Jason Montoya and Jim Karwisch who became great friends in real life. Click the link to see the tweet in its entirety.
Andy Stanley: Communicator, author, and pastor, ANDY STANLEY founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries in 1995. Today, NPM is comprised of six churches in the Atlanta area and a network of 30 churches around the globe, collectively serving nearly 70,000 people weekly. A survey of U.S. pastors in Outreach Magazine identified Andy Stanley as one of the top 10 most influential living pastors in America.
Generations Norcross: A First Concern Church. Generations aims to make god’s first concern their first concern. They want the real jesus and his real purposes to be their real emphasis.
North Point Community Church: Their Mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Their Strategy is to create environments where people are encouraged and equipped to pursue intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders.
The Bible Project: In the book, Jason mentions his reading of the Bible. If you're interested in exploring it further, we highly recommend doing so by starting with the Bible Project. The Bible Project is a Portland based non-profit that utilizes short, animated videos to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8: "Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others."
Why Leaders Eat Last 99U Talk: In this in-depth talk, ethnographer and leadership expert Simon Sinek reveals the hidden dynamics that inspire leadership and trust. Understanding this deep-seated expectation is the key difference between someone who is just an "authority" versus a true "leader."

Checkpoint 3 - Water Tower

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Dave Ramsey: Dave Ramsey, America's trusted voice on money, is a National best-selling author and radio host. Learn to budget, beat debt, & build a legacy.