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Here’s how to try for something new [The Writer’ s Life]( October 2, 2023 "There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits." – Michael Phelps Happy Monday, {NAME}! As a commercial contractor, Curtis Dennis was driving three hours a day each way to get to work … Mindy McHorse's 1-1/2 hour commute to and from her dreaded work cubicle wasn't much better. Steve Maurer lost 17% of his income due to a company policy change … Nicole Piper unexpectedly lost her job in a corporate layoff … So did Jon Stoltzfus, Lisa Christoffel, and Laurent Duperval. They were all surviving — in less than ideal circumstances … Until they discovered and pursued the writer's life. Now, they're thriving — flourishing with lifestyles and financial successes they only dreamed of before. (You can read their stories and many more [here](.) Surviving vs. thriving. There's a big difference. And that's what Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood talk about in today's Monday Morning Jumpstart. The pandemic put a lot of people into survival mode … a mentality with multiple drawbacks that will hamper success as a freelance writer. Ted and Jade discuss the language you might be using to clue you in if you're still in survival mode now, whether you're in a thriving mindset, and how to catch yourself if you start to move between the two. [AWAI Monday Morning Jumpstart Thrive vs Survive]( You can thrive when you find the right project for you. In fact, getting paid to write doesn't have to be hard when you know where to look … And that's what our [Barefoot Writer Club]( is all about! When you join, we'll introduce you to the wide range of well-paid writing opportunities, help you choose which ones are right for you, give you the basic skills you need to get started, and give you access to working writers who can help you thrive. [Go here for more information and an exclusive deal for new members.]( Then be sure to check out [today's Monday Morning Jumpstart here]( to discover why Ted wants you to slow down and answer one single question that can help you break free from "survival." Here's to a great week! Rebecca Matter President AWAI Now Accepting New Writers If you want … - high-paying gigs, - predictable writing income, - greater flexibility … AND the satisfaction that comes with LOVING what you do for a living … 
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