In the first article, describe a plan for yourself to improve for each of the 6 “secrets” of getting freelance work. Provide concrete details explaining what you already do and also what you can do to get better in those 6 areas.

• Push yourself to get good
• Be Likeable, Excited and Enthusiastic
• Be Referrable!
• Design the portfolio you think your clients want to see-The language you use on your portfolio site, the pieces you choose and the presentation should all be pitched at the clients you are trying to land. If you want to make things to please yourself, go be an artist.
• Focus on Clients and Be Flexible-be a problem solver
• Get a High Profile-position yourself as an expert-get portfolio in design galleries (behance)

In the 2nd article, what’s the most important takeaway from How to Get More Referrals? Be the opposite of :

• You aren’t very good at what you do
• You aren’t reliable
• You are unpredictable
• You aren’t very likable
• You are overpriced