[colinbartlett]

I'd say this is the key to reducing stress. Just expectations that you can easily meet on your terms. If you can't meet them, don't take them on and find another client you can satisfy. There certainly are clients and projects out there who are willing to deal with longer turn arounds in exchange for a lower price. And everyone is happy.

[tluyben2]

No. Once you started trading longer turn arounds for a lower price, clients will use any further delay to lower the price further while it often actually should go up (if you count your hours, you're probably spending more to get those delays).

[pyre]

I don't think that anyone is advocating lowering the price in response to requirements changes, etc. I think the idea is that the initial price might be lower.

[tluyben2]

Well, he literally says longer turnaround for a lower price. I don't see why you would lower the price for a longer turnaround? I know people do do it, but, because it makes no sense usually (there are ofcourse exceptions here and there), it often ends negatively for 'the provider'.

[colinbartlett]

I did not mean changing the price in the middle of a project. I meant finding clients with needs and expectations that fit well with yours. For example, one of my long-time clients has very flexible production schedules and I am willing to give him a reduced rate for that because I can fill his project in when I have time.