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"The Freelance Mindset is a fascinating read that shows you how to toggle between practicality and passion to build a life that delivers both stability and satisfaction."

- DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive, Free Agent Nation, and The Power of Regret

"Maybe you thought freelancing means a life of chaos and insecurity. Think again. Joy Batra masterfully shows how it can be the path to adventure, and happiness."

- ARTHUR C. BROOKS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength; creator of "How to Build a Life" column, The Atlantic

The Freelance Mindset is available at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BAM!, Bookshop, Non-US, Bulk

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

In The Freelance Mindset, you’ll receive tips & guidance on:

  • How to use freelancing to manage your risk

  • What freelancing has in common with ballet, Bollywood, and baseball

  • How to prepare for a leap into freelancing

Joy also addresses the most common questions and reservations:

  • Whether you should quit your job to follow your passions

  • Why it's so difficult to answer "what do you do?" as a freelancer (and how to handle it)

  • How to deal with feast or famine cycles of freelancing

  • Ways to grow your career if you're not (only) climbing a corporate ladder

  • How to prevent burnout when you have multiple side hustles

  • When and how to manage other freelancers, and

  • How to toggle between freelance and full-time work

PRAISE FOR THE FREELANCE MINDSET

  • "Joy Batra's timely debut will help you rethink your career. The Freelance Mindset is a fascinating read that shows you how to toggle between practicality and passion to build a life that delivers both stability and satisfaction."

    DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive, Free Agent Nation, and The Power of Regret

  • "This book will change how you think about your career. The Freelance Mindset is for you if you want to tap into your creativity, become more resilient, and feel more empowered in your career and your life. Joy Batra's debut book shows how thinking like a freelancer can set you free."

    DORIE CLARK, WSJ bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You; producer of Grammy-winning jazz album

  • "Maybe you thought freelancing means a life of chaos and insecurity. Think again. In The Freelance Mindset, Joy Batra masterfully shows how it can be the path to adventure, satisfaction, and happiness."

    ARTHUR C. BROOKS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength; creator of "How to Build a Life" column, The Atlantic

  • "Torn between following your dreams and paying your bills? The Freelance Mindset is the book for you. Joy Batra shows you how to take the best from freelance and full-time styles of work, in order to create a career—and a life—that feels right for you."

    FRANCESCA GINO, Author of Rebel Talent and Harvard Business School Professor

  • "Joy Batra’s debut book, The Freelance Mindset, is a delightful read. If you want to work for yourself and live a great, big inspired life in the process, let Joy be your guide."

    PACO DE LEON, Author of Finance for the People, musician, and founder of The Hell Yeah Group