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What Self-Employment is Really Like

by Carrie at Careful Cents (@carefulcents)

As the saying goes, “you hope for the best and prepare for the worst”. That’s what I was conditioning myself to do.

However, that kind of mindset it primed for failure. What I should be doing is recognizing how far I’ve come, while being thankful and appreciative for everything I’ve accomplished.

I’ve consistently increased my income since I quit my job, and I’ve lived in...