Creating a Lasting Impression

How many times have you heard someone tell the importance of “creating a lasting impression” in either in your personal or professional life? I’ve heard it very often, but lately I’ve been reflecting on how do I achieve this in my work as a freelancer because the impressions I create impact my success.
What I’ve come to realize I must strive to work with excellence. Excellence, meaning that I give 110% to every task or project to deliver excellent outcomes and instill trust and confidence in my clients and colleagues. However, I think we can all agree that we face obstacles on a daily basis that make it extremely challenging to continue striving for excellence. Some consistent challenges you may encounter are: putting in more hours on a project without additional compensation, completing tasks that are beyond the scope of your normal duties, providing a client with assistance, or finishing a project outside of normal working hours. What I find interesting is that I experience great joy and ease in overcoming any obstacles when I choose to work with excellence. Tasks that were rather monotonous and laborious are no more and I’m motivated to deliver results that consistently go above and beyond because I become excited and energized about what I’m aiming for. On the opposite hand, when I haven’t pursued working with excellence, I’ve experienced a noticeable decline in the quality of my work which has impacted the overall confidence clients and colleagues have in me and my abilities. Therefore, one thing has because quite clear to me. If I want to create a lasting impression and continue experiencing success as a freelancer, I must continually pursue excellence in everything that I do. Anything less is not an option.

What are your thoughts about how you are success as a freelancer in your work? Share your thoughts and comments below. I look forward to hearing from you.