So you're thinking about quitting your 9-to-5 to pursue your own business?
No?
....or not yet 😉
Either way, keep reading.
Because no one works at the same job forever.
I learned this the hard way.
#storytime
Back in June 2019, I quit my 6-figure operations role in tech, dreaming of creative freedom.
Six months later?
~$19,000 in debt, no clients, no plan and no idea what I was doing.
I humbled myself, dusted off my resume, and secured a 9-5 job through a referral.
About one year later?
I quit again.
This time—for good.
Here's what changed between resignations:
1️⃣ I stopped thinking like an employee.
You don't just need skills.
You need to sell them.
You're not just a freelancer—you're running a business.
The sooner you embrace that, the sooner you stop waiting for work and start creating opportunities.
2️⃣ I built a financial runway.
No, you won't magically replace your income overnight.
Forget the social media fairytales.
Six to twelve months of savings will save you from desperation pricing and taking on nightmare clients.
3️⃣ I leveraged what and who I already knew.
Your first paying clients?
Already in your network.
Don't overcomplicate it.
Instead of chasing the latest trend, package up what you've already been doing and monetise it.
I hope this helps you when you make the leap.
Mamba