Freelancing Where do you have your purpose written down? Ranjani, January 4, 2021June 9, 2023 When you start something, write down your purpose. Not in a word or a sentence, but as elaborately as possible. As a favour to your future self. Continue Reading
Writing I don’t have a writing ritual. Do you? Ranjani, January 3, 2021June 9, 2023 Apparently, it’s common for desperate writers — like me — to hope that if they knew how their favourites did it, they’ll be able to replicate the magic too too. Continue Reading
Writing Leave passive voice to the politicians. Ranjani, January 1, 2021June 9, 2023 So, the lesson is: If you must use passive voice, do so deliberately and sparingly. Continue Reading
Freelancing What is your brand experience? Ranjani, December 22, 2020June 9, 2023 What does the client want to feel when they contact us? And what can we do to deliver that? Continue Reading
Freelancing Accommodating urgent work. Ranjani, December 21, 2020June 9, 2023 Before deciding to accept or decline the ‘urgent’ work, here’s the checklist I follow. Continue Reading
Freelancing Plan for the long-term. Ranjani, December 19, 2020June 9, 2023 To be a successful business owner, you need to strike the balance between immediate delivery and institution-building. Continue Reading
Freelancing Is my work good enough? Ranjani, December 16, 2020June 9, 2023 Ask yourself this: But in a genuinely introspective way that can help you grow. Continue Reading
Freelancing Are you investing in your growth? Ranjani, December 14, 2020June 9, 2023 Deliberately build a system for getting better. Continue Reading
Workplace behaviour Understand yourself. Build systems. Ranjani, December 11, 2020June 9, 2023 Solving problems is easier when you understand them better. Continue Reading
Writing Kill the generic lede. Ranjani, December 10, 2020June 9, 2023 Use a unique one to draw your reader in. Continue Reading