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Episode 117 | Joyce Akiko - Life On Your Terms

Joyce Akiko talks with Dave Rael about communication, introversion, comfort, growth, and living life on your own terms

Joyce Akiko is a passionate and dedicated former freelance web developer. Today, her #1 goal is to help people live life on their terms— not someone else’s. Joyce's courses and articles help thousands of people experience freedom and flexibility every day. Her work can be found on dozens of sites, including Lifehacker, Skillcrush, and the Daily Muse. Check out Joyce's training on how to make more money without leaving the security of a full-time job at http://www.freelanceontheside.com. Enrollment is 100% free for Developer on Fire listeners.

Joyce's top 3 tips for delivering more value:
  1. Ask people what they want before you offer them something
  2. Talk in normal terms
  3. Take care of yourself - mentally, physically, and emotionally

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