I work freelance. That means work comes and it goes. Sometimes I'm just as busy as everyone else and sometimes I have a lot of free time. Right now it's getting to the point where I could fairly call myself "unemployed". I'm ok with that though. I'm quite sure most of my peers would be shitting themselves right now but I know things are just as they should be.
I could worry, but I won't
Our first instinct in these situations is to freak the fuck out. I mean, what will we do if we don't have money to eat right? Except that thinking those kinds of thoughts will put you in a state of mind where you are even more likely to bring it upon yourself. I'm nearing my mid-30's and still don't have anything to my name, no big savings either, I've had health problems for the past 3 years, I want to have a family someday too and if I don't get my shit together, it may not happen.
I could look at all the reasons to freak out and freak out.
But why bother with any of that? What good will it do? If I focus on all that I am sure to make poor decisions and invite the worst.
I have enough cash to survive for a little over 2 months without work. That's two months more than the amount I had this time last year.
My health is improving
I have steemit and crypto, a source of "passive" income that is constantly growing.
I know where to find a job very quickly. I just don't want to do any of that.
I have knowledge and skills that people need
I'm actually halfway to my goal of being able to live off the money I make writing online. Sure It's not ideal because if I were to live off my steemit earnings, I wouldn't be able to save any crypto and benefit from this rocket ship that's about to take off, but isn't that awesome!
So rather than freaking out and waste my time looking for a job that's going to suck the life out of me and distracting myself from the things I love doing, I'm going to use this free time to practice guitar and get my music together and keep this momentum I've got going on steemit, and perhaps gear up to start at some other platforms as well. Some fun and well-paying work could pop up at any moment. Or maybe this is just the chance I need to really achieve everything I've always dreamed of. I have all this time now, why not give it to myself and use it to give more to others.
I am 100% sure things will be ok.
(and if they aren't, well, it was a fun ride!!!)
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Sounds like a good opportunity to come play Open Mic with us.
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I still need a bit of preparation. A few songs are ready but I need to figure out how to record and find a comfortable place to do it. I would like to join though.
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I think you and I are in a similar position! Keep writing my friend!
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this is a great post, you are following your dreams and look at how far you've come, most people are just miserable and hate their jobs. I'm betting on you. thank you for the practical, encouraging post!
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:-D I love how if I post this anywhere else, people tell me I'm not being realistic, but at steemit everyone is like "Go Go Go!!!"
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exactly. people here have faith and hope. that may be ALL we have but it's still a powerful force that builds upon itself until fruition!
God bless you sir.
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Chill out focus on what needs to be done and do it. I like where your head is at 👍🏻👍🏻 Keeping a level head with a positive mindset. This can and will take you to your goals.
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Just a few steps away! I want to prove to people that it can be done and that not worrying when it feels right is the way to make it happen.
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For sure!! You got this, just keep your head in the right place and not in your... um ya. Lol
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That is perfect way to go about it. Sometimes you just need stop and enjoy it while the slow times are around. You never know when you will find yourself on a workaholic bender that lasts for years on end.
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Exactly, I've been in this money situation before but with way more responsibilities and less free time, why not take advantage of the freedom! :-D
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Great attitude! This is the frame of mind needed to succeed as a self employed ninja :)
Things will be okay. They always are. And better yet, they are consistently getting better :)
I don't need to tell you this, but, enjoy your holiday! Perhaps you will have an epiphany in this down time- you never know...
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I've feel like I've already had 2 or 3! :-D I'm literally halfway to being able to live my dream! Why the hell should I give up now!
Thanks for the encouragement!!!!
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That's really cool to hear!
Being halfway to living your dream is such an awesome accomplishment! No, do not give up now! You got this baby!
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Just trade crypto haha
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Buen post , me parecio nteresante ,saludos.
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I would love to see you performing with your guitar, have you shared some of your videos on dtube or dlive?
If not, I would suggest that you have time now, try it, maybe it was the opportunity you were looking for!
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I shared one song on dsound. Haven’t done any videos yet. I would like to try eventually but I need some preparation :-) thanks!
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Maybe some videos sharing your philosophy, it would be good, no?
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🎶 Don't Worry, Be Happy 🎶
Did I tell you that I dismantled my freelance business ( consisting of film production, film workshops and some translation jobs) - that I started in 2011 - at the start of this year? I wasn't doing anything with it, besides informing the taxes every three months that I didn't make any money with my 'business'.
In short, Steemit is my only business/ job and I don't even treat it as one. Or, in other words, I put in the hours but I am my own boss and I do my utmost best not to focus too much on the financial gains. If there's one thing that doesn't help, it's comparing it to a 'normal' job/ average earnings. I try to focus on how much I actually need to survive and for now I manage.
Besides that, I have always been most creative when I almost run out of money.
I love your attitude and wish you fun and enjoyment spending more time on the things that aren't money related but rewarding in more satisfying ways :>)
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Read this post I just wrote. https://steemit.com/lawofattraction/@brightstar/how-to-instantly-transform-any-problem-in-your-life-if-law-of-attraction-teachings-aren-t-getting-you-all-the-way-there-read Go to the next level.
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'The man who can is the man who thinks he can'
Folk only worry about it because they have been conditioned to think like that since they were children.
Of course it can be done, It's not for everybody is all.
The way I look at it is.. If money comes easy why enter into the bondage of slavery??
Enjoy the freedom man!!!
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