This is for people who have quit their jobs and want to live as freelancers, solo founders, and the like.
I've gathered advice for the unaffiliated — those who belong to no organization anywhere.
Adventure
Stepping off the normal track to set out on an adventure is frightening.
Especially for someone who has stayed on that track all along.
Go, or Stop?
Take the risk under uncertainty, or not?
Life is full of the exploration–exploitation dilemma.
And when it comes to adventure, there's no leaving out the topic of Taking Risks.
Side Gigs
Because income is unstable, a side gig that brings in a little money is a good thing. A small income gives you a sense of security that having none does not, which in turn helps you take bigger risks.
The advantage of being unaffiliated is time flexibility. So you should pick a side gig that lets you make use of that flexibility. If it's a part-time job that demands fixed hours, you're better off not doing it. Choose a side gig you can skip whenever you don't feel like doing it.
You should also secure things beyond just money as a side benefit.
- Sell the books you no longer read
- It frees up space in your home.
- And you get a bit of money on the side.
- Selling person-to-person would net you more, but if that's too much hassle, just sell them to Aladin's used bookstore. Personally, that's what I do.
- A Good Side Hustle — Food Delivery