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MaxKhalus

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Good day MaxKhalus,
I was just wondering - you said you make 2-3k on average/month?
How does this work with the numbers now given?
Hate to be that girl, but somehow this doesn't compute...
As Kid said, I'm focusing on quality this time.
At my maximum work capacity, I produce anywhere from 2K to 3K month (in revenue). I have chance to 2x that if I get excellent ratings from my orders.

I am working on freelance websites, but I haven't unlocked the highest rates yet. So I am doing more work for less.

As for 2-3K, it's very likely I reach it within one month. Thanks for the question
 

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TOTAL REVENUE: $41.00
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $35.15
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 4):
- Today's Profits: $5.15
- Work Time: 1h
- Average Rate: $0.22/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 1):

- Weekly Profits: $35.15
- Work Time: 7h
- Average Rate: $0.21/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $15
Last Week's Profits: N/A


-Compared By Day: -291%
-Compared By Week: N/A
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 1750 words in 5 Orders , <December 29th 2019>
- Most Profit Made: $15.00 , <December 29th 2019>
- Most Time Working: 2h , <December 27th 2019>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Work Completed: 4250 words in 11 Orders , <December, 4th Week 2019>
- Most Profit Made: $30.00 , <December, 4th Week 2019>
- Most Time Working: 6h , <December, 4th Week 2019>
NOTES:
*Run out of orders, which means red numbers. It sucks, but I need to report it anyway.
**Problem N1 is not profit, but working time. I don't accept 1h. I want to increase my work time before worrying about profits. That will be my mindset shift.
***Freelance promotions postpone till January 6th because the staff is on vacation. I will continue anyway.
Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 12/30/2019
 
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MaxKhalus

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TOTAL REVENUE: $62.45
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $53.15

PROGRESS TODAY (Day 5):
- Today's Profits: $16.00
- Work Time: 3h
- Average Rate: $0.66/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 1):

- Weekly Profits: $53.15
- Work Time: 10h
- Average Rate: $0.31/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $5.15
Last Week's Profits: N/A


-Compared By Day: +350%
-Compared By Week: N/A
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 2160 words in 3 Orders , <December 31st 2019>
- Most Profit Made: $18.00 , <December 31st 2019>
- Most Time Working: 3h , <December 31st 2019>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Work Completed: 7000 words in 15 Orders , <December, 4th Week 2019>
- Most Profit Made: $53.15 , <December, 4th Week 2019>
- Most Time Working: 10h , <December, 4th Week 2019>
NOTES:
*I made tiny progress, but failed in "working as many hours as I could". If I don't work more hours, I won't be ready when there are better income opportunities. I want 30-40h a week (4-6h a day)
*My income depends on my time. A curious fact is that it takes me no willpower to work after reaching $40 in a day. That's my milestone.
*In short, I am doing well if I make $40 before 4-6h of work. Then, going up is easy. What do you guys think?
Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 12/31/2019
 

MaxKhalus

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TOTAL REVENUE: $62.45
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $53.15
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 6):
- Today's Profits: $0.00
- Work Time: 0h
- Average Rate: $0.00/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 1):

- Weekly Profits: $53.15
- Work Time: 10h
- Average Rate: $0.31/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $18.00
Last Week's Profits: N/A


-Compared By Day: Minimum
-Compared By Week: N/A
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 2160 words in 3 Orders , <December 31st 2019>
- Most Profit Made: $18.00 , <December 31st 2019>
- Most Time Working: 3h , <December 31st 2019>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Work Completed: 7000 words in 15 Orders , <December, 4th Week 2019>
- Most Profit Made: $53.15 , <December, 4th Week 2019>
- Most Time Working: 10h , <December, 4th Week 2019>
NOTES:
*Laziness starts to be annoying. Luckily, I know what's the first thing I'll do.
Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 01/01/2020
 
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TOTAL REVENUE: $62.45
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $53.15
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 7):
- Today's Profits: $0.00

Work Time: 0h
- Average Rate: $0.00/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 1):

- Weekly Profits: $53.15
- Work Time: 10h
- Average Rate: $0.31/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $18.00
Last Week's Profits: N/A


-Compared By Day: Minimum
-Compared By Week: N/A
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 2160 words in 3 Orders , <December 31st 2019>
- Most Profit Made: $18.00 , <December 31st 2019>
- Most Time Working: 3h , <December 31st 2019>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Work Completed: 7000 words in 15 Orders , <December, 4th Week 2019>
- Most Profit Made: $53.15 , <December, 4th Week 2019>
- Most Time Working: 10h , <December, 4th Week 2019>
NOTES:
*I'm switching my focus from making money to creating a strong work ethic. That was the original objective of the 1st Stage in Trello. It seems I had forgotten that. 4-6h is the first objective.
*The first stage is a demonstration of work ethics. After 2K, I will focus on scale.
Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 02/01/2020
 

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TOTAL REVENUE: $169.90
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $136.35
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 9):
- Today's Profits: $40.05
Work Time: 6.0h
- Average Rate: $1.67/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 2):

- Weekly Profits: $83.20
- Work Time: 12.5h
- Average Rate: $0.50/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $43.15
Last Week's Profits: $53.15


-Compared By Day: -7.18%
-Compared By Week: +56.54%
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 5040 words in 7 Orders , <Day 8>
- Most Profit Made: $43.15 , <Day 8>
- Most Time Working: 6.5h , <Day 8>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Work Completed: 10K words in 15 Orders , <Week 2>
- Most Profit Made: $83.20 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 12.5h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*Although I got the minimum target, I failed to meet my expectations. I didn't made enough time to keep writing on the second site. Since I have many interruptions in the morning, I'll try to prevent that and save hours of time. Without interruptions, I can reach a $7-$10/h rate at 1cents per word. Sounds too hard? Remember, this challenge is about work ethics, not income. That comes on stage 2
**My script works. I follow a morning routine, apply the Do Something Principle, apply the principles of Working out, and ignore distractions by treating them like background noise. I'm ready to accelerate.

Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 04/01/2020
 
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How do you get freelancing clients mates?
I registered in freelance websites. There is a pool of orders where I choose.


It's not the most profitable way to do it, but the fastest way to get started.
 

MaxKhalus

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TOTAL REVENUE: $183.90
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $148.40
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 10):
- Today's Profits: $12.05
- Work Time: 1.5h
- Average Rate: $0.50/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 2):

- Weekly Profits: $95.25
- Work Time: 14h
- Average Rate: $0.57/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $40.05
Last Week's Profits: $53.15


-Compared By Day: -70.00%
-Compared By Week: +55.80%
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 5040 words in 7 Orders , <Day 8>
- Most Profit Made: $43.15 , <Day 8>
- Most Time Working: 6.5h , <Day 8>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Work Completed: 10K words in 15 Orders , <Week 2>
- Most Profit Made: $83.20 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 12.5h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*I spent my day away from my workplace. But I earned this ammount by working in the morning. Tomorrow, I'm coming back with my full gear. The goals are $40 --> 3 Orders --> Beat the record
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Data updated in 05/01/2020
 
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TOTAL REVENUE: $189.90
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $153.60
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 11:
- Today's Profits: $5.20
- Work Time: 1h
- Average Rate: $0.21/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 2):

- Weekly Profits: $100.45
- Work Time: 15h
- Average Rate: $0.60/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $12.05
Last Week's Profits: $53.15


-Compared By Day: -43.15%
-Compared By Week: +88.99%
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 5040 words in 7 Orders , <Day 8>
- Most Profit Made: $43.15 , <Day 8>
- Most Time Working: 6.5h , <Day 8>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Work Completed: 10K words in 15 Orders , <Week 2>
- Most Profit Made: $83.20 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 12.5h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*Will power went good. Energy levels, not so good. Right now, I'm making sure nothing messes this up anymore, starting by sleep quality.
Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 06/01/2020
 

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TOTAL REVENUE: $293.75
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $243.50
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 13):
- Today's Profits: $37.70
- Work Time: 4.5h
- Average Rate: $1.57/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 2):

- Weekly Profits: $190.35
- Work Time: 27h
- Average Rate: $1.13/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $52.15
Last Week's Profits: $53.15


-Compared By Day: -27.71%
-Compared By Week: +358.14%
-Production: 72.30% (PB = $52.15)
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 6600 words (22 articles) , <Day 12>
- Most Profit Made: $52.15, <Day 12>
- Most Time Working: 7.5h , <Day 12>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Profit Made: $190.35 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 27h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*I had a great head start in my day. Then, somewhere in the middle, I stopped working because we run out of orders. But still feel like making excuses on the second website.
** Here is my new commitment to progress. A good day is making over $40 (with the promotion, it will multiple 2-3x later). An awesome day is beating my daily record. BUT there is a condition. I must earn the first $10 of the day in the second website.
***From week 2, I'll be shortening weeks to groups of 5 days. I feel inspired by making better ever week. If I shorten the time, I will update faster. Weeks have nothing to do with named days.
****Tomorrow, I'm hitting my first milestone: $250. As soon as I get there, I start setting deadlines for the others. Guys, you've seen my data for two weeks. I think I can make the next 250 within five days. What deadlines do you think I should set?

Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 08/01/2020
 
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TOTAL REVENUE: $295.00
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $250.00
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 14):
- Today's Profits: $7.00
- Work Time: 1h
- Average Rate: $0.30/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 2):

- Weekly Profits: $197.35
- Work Time: 28h
- Average Rate: $1.15/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $37.70
Last Week's Profits: $53.15


-Compared By Day: Minimum
-Compared By Week: +358.14%
-Production: 13.42% (PB = $52.15)
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 6600 words (22 articles) , <Day 12>
- Most Profit Made: $52.15, <Day 12>
- Most Time Working: 7.5h , <Day 12>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Profit Made: $190.35 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 27h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*I was ready, but got overwhelmed. I start my day without a clear objective. I need to keep some work for the next day. If I let the good stuff for the next day, I should start no problem. I think I lacked a night routine to set that. That's what I'm doing now.
**It's been 50% of time in the month, and I've reached 10% of my goal. At this rate, It'd take 5 months. So far, there were no promotions.

Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 09/01/2020
 

MaxKhalus

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Jun 7, 2018
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TOTAL REVENUE: $320.00
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $270.00
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 15):
- Today's Profits: $20.00
- Work Time: 3.5h
- Average Rate: $0.83/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 3):

- Weekly Profits: $20.00
- Work Time: 3.5h
- Average Rate: $0.11/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $7.00
Last Week's Profits: $190.35


-Compared By Day: +285.71%
-Compared By Week: -89.49%
-Production: 38.35% (PB = $52.15)
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 6600 words (22 articles) , <Day 12>
- Most Profit Made: $52.15, <Day 12>
- Most Time Working: 7.5h , <Day 12>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Profit Made: $190.35 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 27h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*It's not to progress so slow. I think I'm getting discouraged because I haven't been promoted yet. I want to keep activity on the first site and spend most of my time on the other one. It's even uncomfortable to post this on TMF .
**Should I make a graph about this?

Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 10/01/2020
 
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MaxKhalus

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TOTAL REVENUE: $320.00
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $277.00
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 16):
- Today's Profits: $7.00
- Work Time: 3h
- Average Rate: $0.30/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 3):

- Weekly Profits: $27.00
- Work Time: 7.5h
- Average Rate: $0.16/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $20.00
Last Week's Profits: $197.35


-Compared By Day: -65.00%
-Compared By Week: -86.32%
-Production: 13.42% (PB = $52.15)
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 6600 words (22 articles) , <Day 12>
- Most Profit Made: $52.15, <Day 12>
- Most Time Working: 7.5h , <Day 12>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Profit Made: $190.35 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 27h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*I looked over my past mistakes. The reason I went down is because I valued money more than time. I cared more about getting bucks at the end of the day instead of working more hours. That's why I didn't work on opportunities like the second site.
**And that's exactly what I did today. And the results got me mindblown. A client I over-delivered in the past wrote me back for an article. I literally spent three hours on a small piece of text. After I sent it, he was so amazed that wanted more of it.

29693Not too long after that, another stranger client writes for an article in private. Now, I'm excited. Working hard and smart has saved me more times than just working smart.
***Imagine when I'll find this thread a few years from now. They will be such inspiring memories!

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Data updated in 11/01/2020
 
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MaxKhalus

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Jun 7, 2018
492
587
23
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TOTAL REVENUE: $328.50
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $284.00
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 17):
- Today's Profits: $7.00
- Work Time: 2h
- Average Rate: $0.30/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 3):

- Weekly Profits: $34.00
- Work Time: 9.5h
- Average Rate: $0.20/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $20.00
Last Week's Profits: $197.35


-Compared By Day: 0.00%
-Compared By Week: -83.32%
-Production: 13.42% (PB = $52.15)
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 6600 words (22 articles) , <Day 12>
- Most Profit Made: $52.15, <Day 12>
- Most Time Working: 7.5h , <Day 12>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Profit Made: $190.35 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 27 h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*I did exactly what I did yesterday, just taking less time. I was away from my workplace. Now, my work focuses on the second platform mostly. To get the promotion/ranking I want, I should work on about 25 articles. That's like making $150 with this method. A technical problem on the first page prevents me from working temporarily, so It's the best time to work on Site 2. And Yes, I know $7 is not enough. I aim for $80-120 per day because I've done it before.
Also, feel free to check Trello for 100% detailed info.
Data updated in 12/01/2020
 

MaxKhalus

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Jun 7, 2018
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TOTAL REVENUE: $361.35
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $311.50
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 21-2):
- Today's Profits: $9.40
- Work Time: 5h
- Average Rate: $0.40/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 4):

- Weekly Profits: $15.40
- Work Time: 9h
- Average Rate: <$1/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $6.00
Last Week's Profits: $45.20


-Compared By Day: +56.67%
-Compared By Week: -65.93%
-Production: 18.02% (PB = $52.15)
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 6600 words (22 articles) , <Day 12>
- Most Profit Made: $52.15, <Day 12>
- Most Time Working: 7.5h , <Day 12>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Profit Made: $190.35 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 27 h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*Unlocked the account, get the money back, and wrote two articles.
**Despite the profits, I continue to work solid hours per day. It's on the right path.
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Data updated in 16/01/2020
 
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TOTAL REVENUE: $367.50
TOTAL PROFITS (-16%): $317.50
PROGRESS TODAY (Day 22-3):
- Today's Profits: 6.00$
- Work Time: 5h
- Average Rate: $0.25/h (24h in a day)

PROGRESS THIS WEEK (Week 4):

- Weekly Profits: $21.40
- Work Time: 24h
- Average Rate: <$1/h (168h in a week)
GROWTH:
Last Day's Profits: $9.40
Last Week's Profits: $45.20


-Compared By Day: ~-70.00%
-Compared By Week: -53.00%
-Production: 11.29% (PB = $52.15)
RECORDS OF THE DAY
- Most Work Completed: 6600 words (22 articles) , <Day 12>
- Most Profit Made: $52.15, <Day 12>
- Most Time Working: 7.5h , <Day 12>

RECORDS OF THE WEEK
- Most Profit Made: $190.35 , <Week 2>
- Most Time Working: 27 h , <Week 2>
NOTES:
*2 articles done. A client pms me to writer for them, work for 1-2 days, and then they dissapear. It happened me twice.
** I'm 4 orders from ranking up and 19 from my objective. If I find a client to get articles consistently, I can even get more than 4 per day.

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Data updated in 17/01/2020
 

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Day 23-4
Nothing special to record. BUT my main clients seem to be back and created new orders. I just need to write more for them and I will rank up.

It still won't be easy. Once I charge about 4,5 cents per word, I'll have to overdeliver and find the right client at that rank. It's easier to lose rating there if I relax.
 

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Day 25-1 (Week 5)
I completed a few articles for the same client. It ensures me a consistent rating, or so I think.
That's +$11.00 today, 3h of work, $311 profits in total.


I've got a message from a random client. He asked me some questions about my skills and hasn't replied back since then. I don't care as long as I have work to do with my other client.
 

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Day 26-2 (Week 5)
Wrote some articles, ranked up to the next tier, made $21.00 today, worked for 3h. Adds up to $332 in total.

I negotiated with the habitual client to write more articles for him. For the same amount, I'll write one article more (essentially free). It helps me get more ratings to rank up.
 
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Day 27-3 (Week 5)
Wrote the same number of articles, ranked up again, earned $24.00, worked the same amount of time (3h), adding $356 in total.

I expect to reduce this number soon with expenses, such as rent ($300. I have $200 covered without using the total profits).

I keep getting at least one message from a different client every day. I still stick to the same client to get the maximum ranking. Before the rankings, the price was below a cent per word. Now, it's between one and two cents. There are good opportunities, but I'm going to keep with the same client because rating matters more to me. I could earn more today, but I will secure my rating to make four times more in the next promotion.

So far, I've walked 75% of the process. I expect something to go wrong (as usually happens), but it shouldn't take more than a week.
 

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Day 28-4 (Week 5)
Wrote the same number of articles (3), worked for 3 hours and earned $28.50. That's a rough total of $385. I've completed at least 80% of the process. I don't think there are any more words needed today until I achieve some more milestones.
 

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Day 31-2 (Week 6)
I wrote two articles, worked for one hour, and got my objective rank. Made $7, adding up to $412. To my surprise, there isn't any demand at this level on a Sunday night. Although I don't think it will always be like this, I have a plan to increase my success chance.

I will keep working on those articles and getting new clients to get more requests. If I find a long term client on this level, that's good news. Also, I'm close to a "prestige" leaderboard. Clients can see the top 10 writers. If I rank there, there's more chance to find real clients due to visibility.


Overall, I don't have any hopes and It will probably fail somewhere along the line. As long as the plan makes sense to my mind, I'll keep getting there. Step one is to increase the client base.
 

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Just an idea based on this...



You could easily look into web design.

Combine your writing skills with some basic web skills and you got a way more valuable offer (imo). It is hard to get over 1k for writing but with a website that is a lower price.

It isn't hard to learn how to build a website in a week or two and you can at least start to offer it as an upsell. You seem to be working hard and I think a small tweak like this could get you much better results.

At least half of making a website is writing based - the copy, the client emails, the selling process.
The coding part is only a small section and is getting easier to learn all the time.

Also, it lines up well with your end goal of Saas.
Love the idea. However, my problem has to do with getting clients more often than value. I know it works, but I have no idea how others are doing it. Getting skills isn't a problem.
 

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Day 35-5 (End Of Week 6)
I took the three usual articles on worked only on two. I made $7.00 today and worked at least 5h, adding up $437.

I spent 70% of my time working on another order, the one I mentioned yesterday. I gave my best to write 2K words to receive $30 AND a long-term client. So, why am I taking it if I rejected it yesterday?

I got this message this morning which got me confused.
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I trust my skills. An intentional bad rating won't hurt me at all because I've created a safety net with my other orders. And he can't steal my content because I know his website address. With the downside being none, I decided to give it a shot. Let's see how it goes.
 

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Day 37 (& 38) - 3 (Week 7)
Due to what I mentioned,I did 1h, 1 article, $3.50. $473.50.
I spent this whole time distracted. I use to get over them after a few days.

(What's next isn't about the daily report. It's my reflection.)

My question is,why do they appear in the first place?

So far, it seems to me that I'm on the same spot as when I started. But not everything stays the same. The first account got wiped out (losing $250), and I've recovered all my earning potential in the second account / site. In a few days, I'll be back to $0.00 in total.

I started this challenge because I've done it before. I really don't have any shortgages with work. I put distractions on my way, and now I need to remove them.

I think I put them there because I lost motivation. It was cool to work towards promotions. Now that I'm "maxed", the reward is much smaller than I pictured. I know my opportunity is there and I need to take just one more step. But I don't believe it as strongly as I did before. Instead, I fall into excuses of why I don't work.


One thing I say to myself all the time: "If I was making more than now, I'd work 10h a day." The problem is, It won't happen unless I start working at that level now.
 
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Day 40-5 (End Of Week 7)
Here comes another one my friends!
Today has been a clone of yesterday. 5 hours,$37.00, same clients, same order quantity.

Actually, I spend 5-7h, but productivity was low. I slept 1h less than usual. I should be in bed as I post this, but I was completing the last article. I'll leave it short today to ensure success tomorrow.


P.S.: In case I was unclear with my strategy, the site I work on has a Top 10 Best Freelancers List based on order quantity and quality. If I keep the rating (because I work with the same guys), I will need around twenty articles to rank for the top 10. I don't know what my chances are. But I know It will give a massive visibility boost. I will slowly get there as I0m becoming more "disciplined."
 
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Day 41-1 (week 8)
I won't talk much today. Because it's a clone of yesterday. Clocked 5h, made $37, same stuff.

I don't know about you, but this seems fairly consistent. Now, the challenge is to scale up.
A past client has flooded me with ten private orders. I have to move fast.
 

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Day 42-2 (week 8)
Worked 4.5h, made $33.5.

I can't complain. I'm getting enough work to cover my day. The problem I see is not getting disciplined fast enough to manage more work. I have many orders pending that I haven't started yet.
It's not that I feel lazy. But writing every damn day starts to make me feel a bit dull.
Btw, I expect to be away two days from now. I'll look to wake up earlier and get the work done before I go.
In a few days, I'm going back to use the classic performance tables. Now that there's actual data to record.

Couple shoutouts to the guys who are making it possible, four youtube Channels. Alex Becker, Sam Ovens, Better Ideas, Matt D'Avella.
 

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New day!
Day 43-3 (Week 8)
Worked 3.5h, and made around $10 in four orders. Less money than usual, but more quantity. Will boost my rank, which is right what I need. I may get to the leaderboards sooner than expected.

I'm on "ranking status," not giving all I've got yet. Once I try every strategy I know, I'll start messaging clients and building a portfolio website. The next station will be Upwork. There's still a long way to get there and many ideas I have to make this profitable.

Time will tell.

Hopefully soon.

Do you know? I've seen several execution threads through the last days, which got me thinking. Most of them, of course, get forgotten quickly. There are two or three that have been herefor 5+ years, but barely made any progress. And then there's the legendary ones, people who made a decision, sticked, won, and started another chapter.

Mine looks more like the first type. I want to be the last one.
 
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