Translating Into Success

"Case studies in business and language" - cover.

Translating Your Success has a special meaning to Carlos J. Malave, who grew up in a bilingual household, hearing Spanish from his father and English from his mother. He learned at an early age that two different words could have the same meaning. As a child, he was a success at sports but lagged behind his siblings in academics. After reflecting on his circumstances, Carlos realized that he could succeed in school by applying the same principles that made him a good athlete to being a good student. He translated his success from one area of his life to another. And, as he grew older, he applied these same principles to his life. His father had a drinking problem, and Carlos had often asked him, "Why don't you stop drinking?" But he never asked him, "Why do you drink?" To solve a problem, one first must determine its cause. This approach is the basis of the three-step Malave method: becoming "consciously fit," turning happiness into a mind-set, and learning to possess motivation. In each chapter, the author provides exercises that lead to the self-awareness necessary to set your long-term goals and to translate today's successes into a joyful life.

The original how-to guide for people who want to launch and run a successful freelance translation business! With over 4,000 copies in print, the first edition of How to Succeed as a Freelance translator has become a widely-cited reference for the translation industry. The fully revised second edition includes 200+ pages of practical tips on writing a translation-targeted resume and cover letter, preparing a marketing plan, setting up a functional home office, finding and keeping well-paying clients and more! New in this edition: separate sections on marketing to agencies and direct clients, a new chapter focusing on your first year as a freelance translator and a new chapter on online networking and social media. Plus a preview of the author's next book, "Thoughts on Translation"

Turn your passion for languages into a thriving freelance career with this empowering guide from translation expert Cynthia Penovi. In "Translating Dreams into Dollars: The Guide to Success as a Freelance Translator in the US," the seasoned co-owner of Argentum Translations maps out the exact steps aspiring translators need to establish a profitable business doing what they love. From building essential skills to securing clients and completing jobs, this book is the blueprint for launching a flexible, location-independent translation venture. Cynthia emphasizes the business savvy required to thrive in the digital age, providing practical advice on becoming a translator, getting established, finding clients, marketing, setting rates, and more. Whether you desire to work from home or live abroad, this indispensable guide outlines how to craft a rewarding freelance lifestyle. Gain exclusive insights on: The booming translation industry in the U.S. and the wealth of opportunities for qualified translators. Building the essential skills, education, and toolkit to establish yourself as an in-demand language services professional. Step-by-step guidance on creating a successful freelance translation career from the ground up. Strategies for securing high-value clients, conveying your unique expertise, and fostering strong business relationships. Navigating your first translation assignments smoothly and confidently. An inside look at the future of translation, including machine translation, AI, and staying ahead of trends. Clear action steps for continual growth and advancement. This straightforward guide uncovers the exact framework aspiring translators need to turn their passion into a prosperous vocation. Stop dreaming and start reading - order your copy of "Translating Dreams Into Dollars" today!

Through tenacity, struggle, and untiring action, each person can raise the level of his own possibilities up to that of the difficulties represented by certain accomplishments still unattainable for him. Those who want to succeed should therefore, before acting, aim at enlarging their realizing faculties. Our aim in the present work will be precisely that of enabling each person to draw from his own aptitudes the widest possible range of results.

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