Ellen Frances
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Daily five-minute reads about writing — discipline, doubt, and the reality of taking the work seriously without burning out. https://linktr.ee/ellenfranceswrites
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Think It's Better To Go Solo? Here's The Ugly Underbelly Of Being An Entrepreneur
I'm not here to hate successful freelancers. You know the ones? The people who keep telling you great it is on the other side. How wonderful, freeing, and lucrative the freelancing life is. And what about how you be a fool not to buy into the freelancing life?
By Ellen Frances3 years ago in Journal
Things Women Aren't Telling You About Their Relationship With You
Women are hiding things from you when you're dating. There I said it. Now, I'm not talking about lies, per se. Nor am I talking about the specific things about their life and their past they're keeping from you.
By Ellen Frances3 years ago in Humans
If You're Staying Single Because Of These Reasons, You're An Idiot
Every single person has a reason for why they're not dating anyone. Some reasons aren't meaningful if you will. It could be something like, I don't have time. I can't be bothered dating. I'm happy on my own right now.
By Ellen Frances3 years ago in Humans
Repeat Mistakes And Heartache; Shame On Me
If I was to say I had the perfect romantic history, I would be a liar. I've made mistakes. I had to learn somehow. And in a world where we're inundated with information and self-help, I find tripping over the best way to learn there are obstacles in the path.
By Ellen Frances3 years ago in Humans
Starting A Business For The Money? That's *Not* A Bad Thing.
It’s been many years since I stopped working for the man. And also many years spent justifying why I do what I do. Now if you’re one of the lucky business owners and entrepreneurs who haven’t had someone ask why they’ve chosen this lifestyle, I’m jealous.
By Ellen Frances3 years ago in Journal
No, They're Not A Narcissist. You're Just An Idiot.
We have a little bit of a narcissist problem at the moment. Society is completely obsessed with them. And I have some serious issues with the way anyone does something marginally self-centered, they get slapped with the narcissist label.
By Ellen Frances3 years ago in Humans
