After starting a freelancing business last year, a number of unique stressors came into my life.
• How will I find my next project? • Where do I find good clients? • Can I pay my bills next month? • How will I make this work?
I’ve had plenty of days where my financial uncertainty and stress has lumped itself in my chest in the form of physical pain.
That sucks.
But oddly enough, it’s all been worth it. Here’s why.
• I never count the days until Friday or the hours until the end of the workday. • No one tells me when to show up to work, what to wear, or how to act. • My schedule is crafted entirely by me. • PTO is not a thing. If I want to take a long weekend trip to visit friends, I can. • I can work wherever I want so long as I have my laptop and an internet connection.
Now, I’m not saying you should care about any of these things too. I know many people who would be an anxious wreck if they were in charge of their own schedule.
My point is: No matter what you’re doing in life, discomfort and sacrifice are unavoidable.
The question you need to be able to answer is: What discomfort or pain do I want to feel and what sacrifices am I willing to make?
What would make it all worth it to you?