Getting to my desk before 6:00 A.M. is a small win, but these little victories are what build confidence. It’s easy to get discouraged after a sick day or a late start, but in trading, confidence is your most valuable asset. Lose that, and even the best strategy won't save you. I’m focusing on stringing together a few well-prepared sessions to get back into my rhythm.
You've already put in so much work, but this is just the start. Now you have to become a master juggler, a full-fledged freelancer. I think of it as spinning multiple plates while wearing several different hats all at once. The plates represent all the different projects you’re working on, and the hats are the various roles you have to step into, beyond just being the expert at your craft.
To really get what freelancing is about, it helps to see how it stacks up against a traditional job. The single biggest difference? Accountability. As an employee, you answer to your boss. As a freelancer, you answer to yourself. It’s a simple distinction that changes everything about how you work, get paid, and plan your life.