I Wasted Years Freelancing Until I Learned These 5 Lessons

💡 This video breaks down 5 painful lessons I wish someone had told me before I started freelancing. From getting ghosted to undercharging, here’s what every freelancer needs to know — especially if you’re just starting on Upwork or any freelance platform.

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro – 5 Beginner Mistakes I Made in Freelancing
0:27 My Story – From $5 Jobs to $100/hour
1:19 Mistake #1 – Chasing Money Instead of Reviews
2:19 Mistake #2 – Believing in Stability
3:16 Mistake #3 – Thinking Skill Alone is Enough
4:10 Mistake #4 – Raising Rates Too Early
5:07 Mistake #5 – Forgetting Freelancing is a Business
6:06 Final Lesson – Freedom Comes After Fixing Mistakes
6:35 Next Video – Why Most Freelancers Fail (and How to Fix It)
6:51 Outro – Subscribe + Free Guide

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