This week’s speedlink surrounds the world of work, particularly for work-from-home entrepreneurs. Do you have tips to share too?

Neil Patel tells it straight. As much fun as it may be to pursue a myriad of interests, he recommends that you focus on what you’re good at and nothing else. The grass may always look greener on the other side, but you’re probably better off sticking to what you do best and doing that even better. This will provide you with the best chance at success.

Susan Johnston brands herself as the Urban Muse. One of her readers recently asked her about finding the balance between blogging and freelancing. On the one hand, it’s important to focus on your own interests (blogging), because they can pay off in the long run. On the other hand, it’s important to focus on freelancing too, since paid assignments are what pay the bills. Finding that balance can be tough!

John O’Nolan recognizes that working with clients is one of the most difficult parts of being a web designer. That’s why he speaks from experience when he tells us about the seven red flags to watch out for in new clients. If they start out arguing on price and they need the project done yesterday, it might be in your best interest to walk away early. It also doesn’t help if they want constant meetings either.

Misti Sandefur offers us a glimpse into her world by describing where she’s at now with her writing career. She started out writing professionally way back in 1999 and only now has she been able to earn more than $1000 a month writing from home. It’s been a tough road, but she’s learned many lessons along the way. She now shares those lessons with you, like sticking to your guns and not relying on content mills for steady income.

Claudia and Sergio Olivos live, breathe, eat, and sleep with art. So, in one of the more recent blog posts, they discuss a fairy and ginger tea. What does that mean? Well, first they’ve created a new painting called “Fairy in the Flowers,” which is quite gorgeous. Second, there’s a recipe for some rejuvenating ginger and cinnamon tea. We could all use a warm cup around this time of year.