Let’s make a test.
Please be honest with you CURRENT situation.
Grab a piece of paper. Answer A, B, or C to each question.
| # | Question | A — 1 point | B — 2 points | C — 3 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Do you want to make cheap websites for clients who don’t want to pay much? | Yes, that’s okay. | Only for now. | No way. I want better clients. |
| 2 | Do you let clients message you at any time, even at night? | Yes, I’m always online. | Sometimes, if needed. | No. I set clear rules. |
| 3 | Do you try to win clients by being cheaper than others? | Yes, low prices help. | Sometimes, to get work. | No. I offer quality, not discounts. |
| 4 | Do clients often pay you late or disappear? | Yes, and it’s normal. | It happens sometimes. | No. I make sure they pay on time. |
| 5 | Do you work for free or for “experience”? | Yes, a lot. | Sometimes, if it helps. | No. My work always has value. |
| 6 | Do you fix random website problems for anyone who asks? | Yes, I say yes to everything. | Only if it’s easy. | No. I choose what I work on. |
| 7 | Do you offer custom service? | Yes, every time. | Yes, at the same price as a packaged service | Yes, but I charge 50% more |
| 8 | Are you building a business or just working alone? | I’m okay working alone. | I’m not sure yet. | I want to build something big. |
| 9 | My goal is to earn per month: | 3000$ or less | 5000$ or less | 10,000$ or more |
| 10 | Would you hire yourself to make the best possible result for your service? | Other agencies /freelancers might create much better results | I try my best to create best results. I’m quite good, but the market is huge | I create the best possible results. I study them, I’m doing research on how to update my service. |
Count your points: C = 3 pts, B = 2 pts, A = 1 pt
🟢 20–24 points: A Freedlancer
You know what you want. You choose your clients. You’re building real freedom. You’re in a good place. But details make the difference, constant improvement as a freelancer is crucial for you!
🟡 11–19 points:
You’re close, but need to say no more often. Time to focus and tune your mindset on the best possible track and become a Freedlancer.
🔴 0**–10 points: Freelancer in Trouble**
It’s time to change your mindset.
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Now you might know what are your priorities.
The next step is to create a vision:
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