{"id":115258,"date":"2023-10-11T14:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T18:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=115258"},"modified":"2023-10-18T15:36:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T19:36:02","slug":"money-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/money-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Money Habits of Freelancers\u2014and Others on a Tight Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How comfortable are you with financial insecurity? Where could you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/cut-expenses\/\">cut expenses<\/a>? How can you get supporters to give you more money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the traditional workforce, you have a steady stream of income, and\u2014according to society, at least\u2014you should be consistently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/building-wealth\/\">building wealth<\/a> for the rest of your life. In contrast, self-employment rarely comes with a stable income, and you\u2019re not likely to become very wealthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more to discover four money habits that freelancing guru Paul Millerd recommends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-habit-1-pursue-sustainability\">Habit #1: Pursue Sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of pursuing exponentially growing wealth, pursue <em>sustainability<\/em>. This money habit is aimed at making just enough money to meet your needs. When you\u2019re always trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/make-more-money\/\">make more money<\/a>, you lose some of your freedom: You can\u2019t say no to any opportunity to make money, no matter how miserable it makes you, and you can\u2019t say yes to opportunities that are more emotionally rewarding than financially rewarding. On the other hand, when you deprioritize work, you\u2019re saying that enjoying life is more important to you than having a lot of money\u2014so aim to bring in an income that enables you to enjoy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/minimalism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Minimalism,<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/joshua-fields-millburn-minimalism\/\">Joshua Fields Millburn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/ryan-nicodemus-minimalism\/\">Ryan Nicodemus<\/a> argue similarly that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/minimalism\/chapter-1#seeds-of-discontent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainability is a much better goal than a life of excess<\/a>. If you tend toward excess and want to change that, they recommend starting by identifying your <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/minimalism\/chapter-1#discovering-your-anchors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>anchors<\/em><\/a> (possessions or financial responsibilities that make you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/stuck-in-life\/\">feel stuck<\/a>). Then, classify those as major anchors (large responsibilities like car payments) and minor anchors (small responsibilities like clutter). Finally, get rid of as many anchors as you can, starting with the major ones. They say this will reduce your stress, free up your time, and <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/minimalism\/chapter-1#how-minimalism-helped\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help you find overall happiness<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #2: Adopt Frugality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re trading higher pay for a higher quality of life, so you need to make every cent count. Millerd recommends spending money only on the things you need to be happy and cutting extra costs wherever possible\u2014that way, you can spend less time working and more time enjoying life (by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/spending-time-with-your-loved-ones\/\">spending time with your family<\/a>, for instance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: To live more frugally, experts recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.debt.org\/advice\/how-to-cut-expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keeping track of your expenses<\/a> for a month or two, and then evaluating them: What\u2019s necessary, and what\u2019s not? Then, cut back on any extra purchases that <em>don\u2019t <\/em>add value to your life. According to some research, <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/09\/does-more-money-really-makes-us-more-happy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">valuable purchases<\/a> include those that save you time (which you can reinvest in enjoyable activities) and those that enable you to have meaningful experiences, as opposed to just accumulating material goods.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #3: Accept Insecurity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Millerd argues that no amount of money can guarantee total, everlasting security. Even if you had a million dollars in the bank, something could happen tomorrow to wipe out your funds. He says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-worrying-about-the-future\/\">worrying about the future<\/a> is an unavoidable part of life (not just freelancer finances), and it\u2019s healthier to accept and deal with those worries as they come up than to avoid worrying entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-wisdom-of-insecurity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Wisdom of Insecurity<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/philosopher-alan-watts\/\">philosopher Alan Watts<\/a> argues similarly that insecurity is a fundamental part of human life. He explains that this is because life is inherently ephemeral\u2014everything is in a constant state of flux. He says that trying to achieve security can only lead to further misery because the desire for security is based on an illusion that you can achieve a state of permanence. As an alternative to worrying about the future, he suggests embracing insecurity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-go-with-the-flow\/\">going with the flow<\/a> from moment to moment.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Habit #4: Embrace Generosity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Millerd explains that flexible payment models are becoming more popular\u2014for example, many freelancers offer subscriptions to their services via platforms like Patreon and pay-what-you-want options for people who may not be able to afford their services. He explains that people usually appreciate these payment models because they\u2019re voluntary and fair\u2014so they\u2019ll be generous with the amount of money they give you. You should also be generous with others, as Millerd says that will increase the likelihood of others being generous with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Experts note a potential drawback to flexible payment plans\u2014you might not bring in a large enough income. According to public data, <a href=\"https:\/\/theoutline.com\/post\/2571\/no-one-makes-a-living-on-patreon#:~:text=Patreon%20now%20has,at%20the%20top.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a very small percentage of Patreon creators bring in more than the US federal minimum wage<\/a> ($7.25 per hour). Some businesses that offer a pay-what-you-want option have suffered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-science-behind-behavior\/201703\/when-does-pay-what-you-want-pricing-work#:~:text=What%20actually%20happened,achieved%20consistent%20success.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">major earnings losses<\/a>. Research suggests that to make a profit with flexible payment plans, you need to build up a large base of loyal customers\u2014the more stable their relationship with you, the more likely they\u2019ll be to pay you fairly, and having a large number of customers can make up for the times when some customers don\u2019t.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How comfortable are you with financial insecurity? Where could you cut expenses? How can you get supporters to give you more money? In the traditional workforce, you have a steady stream of income, and\u2014according to society, at least\u2014you should be consistently building wealth for the rest of your life. In contrast, self-employment rarely comes with a stable income, and you\u2019re not likely to become very wealthy. 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