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I don't say this to be negative. I say it to help you out: proposals are a BIG waste of time. [View & share this email from your browser]( Look, I don't say this to be negative. I say it to help you out: Proposals are a BIG waste of time. Yep. You read that right. Proposals are a waste of time. Think about it. How many proposals do you write per month. And how many lead to new business? Chances are, your numbers aren't great. And you can do WAY better. [Do this instead.]( Also in this email: - 6 Habits of Super Productive Freelancers [[LINK]( - Signs You’re Working Too Much + 5 Tips to Help [[LINK]( Enjoy! Preston & the Millo Team Also: Proposals might be a waste of time, but you still need contracts, invoices, project tracking, and loads of other things to run your business smoothly. For that, we recommend [Moxie](. See more below. [Moxie]( - The hardest part of streamlining your business with Moxie is deciding what you'll do with your new free time. Uncomplicate your business. Start a free trial with Moxie today. [Start your free trial now.]( 6 Habits of Super Productive Freelancers Being your own boss as a freelancer has major perks, but it's easy to lose focus when no one's managing you. Staying productive is key to earning more. Follow these tips to build productive habits: - Create a personalized schedule that suits your habits and preferences—are you a night owl? Then work accordingly. - Knock out the hardest, most dreaded tasks first thing in the morning when you're fresh. - Make to-do lists, both long-term and daily, to stay organized and motivated as you tick off items. - Actually schedule in breaks and lunch; mental breaks keep your mind sharp. - Match tasks to your natural highs and lows in energy over the day for optimal productivity. - Break bigger projects into smaller, timed chunks so they seem less overwhelming and impossible. For a deeper look at these 6 productivity strategies, read: [6 Habits of Super Productive Freelancers]( "Do one proposal. Just one. It's really one proposal in the form of a landing page. And then also in your landing page proposal, you add your social proof testimonials from clients, all of the other stuff that you would normally add in a sales pitch." Signs You’re Working Too Much + 5 Tips to Help Freelancers often wonder how to get enough work, but once your business takes off, too many clients competing for your time can make you feel just as trapped as at a 9 to 5 job. Signs you have too much work include plummeting productivity, complaints from loved ones, physical and mental strain, seeing work as a burden, and no days off. Here are 5 ways to stop burnout in its tracks: - Take care of yourself. Schedule regular breaks, set work hours, and prioritize healthy habits so you have the energy to stay productive. - Raise your rates. Conveying your value by increasing fees will filter out bad clients and encourage you to work with the best. - Hire someone. Outsourcing some tasks allows you to scale your business without taking on more than you can handle. - Invest in technology. Productivity software streamlines admin work so you have more time for important tasks. - Ask for help. Don’t go it alone - lean on friends and family when you need extra support with tasks or just an listening ear. For more, visit [( [SolidGigs](. Get freelance leads on autopilot. Expert gig-hunters match you with the top 1% of freelance jobs from dozens of premium sources. [Try Free](. Action Item: - Ditch proposals and [do THIS instead](. You've got this! Whew! If you made it this far—thanks for sticking with us. See you in next week’s issue of 🔥 Freelance Fire. [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Website]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2023 Millo, All rights reserved. You subscribed to this newsletter at Millo.co (previously GraphicDesignBlender.com). Thanks for subscribing. Our mailing address is: Millo 265 N Main Street Ste. D #229Kaysville, UT 84037 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.