ditto
Just read this & it's almost* exactly how reply to this comment:"Motivation. I often hear the comment, "I could NEVER be self-employed! You must be so disciplined!" I don't think that I'm any more disciplined than the next person, and my answer is usually something along the lines of, "There's nothing more motivating than bills to pay." I think that there is a misconception that artists have to wait until there is a 'muse' who will inspire them towards creativity and industry. Nah. You work until 'it' comes, and THEN you ride the wave."*Except I often say something like "I don't really have a choice! I'm the only one that can get the job done!"
- beetlegrass blog post on 17 things she's learned being a freelancer for the last 17 years.
I'm not always motivated by money... but I am motivated by making my clients happy. And although I have the good ol' artist struggle from time to time, I agree that you basically have to work until 'it' comes... and then it's usually smooth sailing from there.
- Via WorkHappy.net. < More great links/tips for Freelancers.
