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A vision for my health and fitness
I'll be 40 in 18 days. I am planning for my body to be in amazing condition by then and I'm not stopping there. I really worked hard on my health before, so the focus isn't new, but I'm taking it to a new level now. My priority for the

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Value-based pricing is the best pricing model for independent consultants
Of all the pricing models an independent consultant can consider, value-based pricing is the one to pay the most attention to, learn, and practice. Most people who offer consulting services do not leverage a value-based pricing model. This is because they either haven’t been exposed to it, don’t
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What is in the Consulting Club offer?
I was drafting some notes on the future of Consulting Club and while making notes something struck me. The current offer for Consulting Club is amazing, incredible, and a steal. The reason the reviews are so amazing is that I have been truly over-delivering. I’ve always built over delivery

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How to hire an independent consultant
My name is Vik Duggal. I've been an independent consultant since 2017. I've taught people how to build their independent consulting practices since 2018. I live a great life. Here's the problem“Hiring a freelancer, contractor, consultant, or advisor is complicated.” - @vikdug In this essay I explore why hiring

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How to start a successful blog in 2021
So, what are you writing about today? Well, I'm doing a long form post on the topic of blogging. Why? I don't know if you know, but last year I wrote some informative articles to help Founders running technology startups. I've been writing shorter, daily essays for a bit. With

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A surprising thing about independent consulting
Last month I interviewed four members of Consulting Club. We discussed a number of things over 30 minutes. One particular topic was what surprised him the most from the course and since then their respective consulting journeys. I'm picking this topic today because I think there are a number of

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iPhone 12 mini
I'm using the iPhone 12 mini. I've used an iPhone ever since the iPhone 4S (weight: 140g). My favorite was the iPhone 5S. (weight: 113g). It was the only phone I've ever owned that wasn't black (it was silver). I recently wrote about why I'm going iPhone-first and the process

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On Writing (Online)
I’ve observed that writing is the best way for me to clarify my thinking. Writing online has an additional benefit. It allows me to operate as a digital lighthouse. I’m shining my light and have the opportunity to attract like minded individuals. Technically a lighthouse is a tower