Pondering About Leaving Your 9–5 to Become an Online Creator?  Consider This Before Leaping

Who doesn’t sometimes dream of handing in their two-weeks notice and leaving 9–5 for good?

I followed through a year ago — And it’s so liberating to finally leave office politics, endless commutes, and the creative constraints inherent in a corporate environment.

But before jumping head-first into uncharted waters, take your time and consider some of your life pillars to make sure not to drown:

Financial Runway: Do you have at least a couple of months (or even one or two years) of living expe

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