Hustle

Hustle and maybe even fail gracefully at it.

Getting laid off from what you thought was the job of your dreams can be the best thing to ever happen to you. After moving from San Francisco to Portland to seek new opportunities, I gave freelance work a solid go. I learned:

1. It wasn't for me, at least not at the time. I like being on a team and building relationships, longterm goals, structure and stability, and getting into the lore of a brand.

2. Gather skills wherever you go. Writing SEO for a lawn care company, evergreen copy for a boutique pipe shop, party materials for an MLM, vacation rental home descriptions—all taught me the practical skills.