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Hello guys,
I'm a full-time web developer, machine learning freelancer on the side. I'm not making any money by freelancing (I'm doing it for the experience and to learn real-world application of machine learning).
I'm getting better at time management, how to talk with clients, how to start branding myself, etc. But I don't like it to be honest. it's been only a month, maybe it's too early to give up. Another good thing is that is forcing me to give up useless distractions, like youtube, etc. But every day feels dreadful. I'm thinking, maybe I'll get used to it? Do you guys had to go through such a phase too? Is this how it is going to be if I want to be rich? Or maybe I have the wrong mindset?
I'm 23, and earning roughly 2k€/month. My monthly expenses are less than 700€. So I have some cash saved up. I always liked creating products, from idea to final product. But never sold any product in my life. I've had some opportunities to pitch my ideas, but I was too afraid of failing, so I gave up on them. But I can honestly say, creating products (innovative ideas) is what I love to do the most.
I don't know what to do right now. Should I give up freelancing and start creating products on the side (lean startup: mvp, etc)? Or continue freelancing? I'm also thinking of working hard to get to work at Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft (big 4). I honestly think if I work hard enough and practice interviews (leetcode.com), create side projects, participate in contests, etc. I might pull it off.
Here's a video from John Sonmez that talks about it. What do you guys think? Is he full of shit or speaking the truth?
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhXGtlwgqtk
Sorry for this post being all over the place. That's how my mind is right now, so many paths. I'm an all or nothing kind of person. So I must make a decision otherwise I become paralyzed.
I'm a full-time web developer, machine learning freelancer on the side. I'm not making any money by freelancing (I'm doing it for the experience and to learn real-world application of machine learning).
I'm getting better at time management, how to talk with clients, how to start branding myself, etc. But I don't like it to be honest. it's been only a month, maybe it's too early to give up. Another good thing is that is forcing me to give up useless distractions, like youtube, etc. But every day feels dreadful. I'm thinking, maybe I'll get used to it? Do you guys had to go through such a phase too? Is this how it is going to be if I want to be rich? Or maybe I have the wrong mindset?
I'm 23, and earning roughly 2k€/month. My monthly expenses are less than 700€. So I have some cash saved up. I always liked creating products, from idea to final product. But never sold any product in my life. I've had some opportunities to pitch my ideas, but I was too afraid of failing, so I gave up on them. But I can honestly say, creating products (innovative ideas) is what I love to do the most.
I don't know what to do right now. Should I give up freelancing and start creating products on the side (lean startup: mvp, etc)? Or continue freelancing? I'm also thinking of working hard to get to work at Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft (big 4). I honestly think if I work hard enough and practice interviews (leetcode.com), create side projects, participate in contests, etc. I might pull it off.
Here's a video from John Sonmez that talks about it. What do you guys think? Is he full of shit or speaking the truth?
Sorry for this post being all over the place. That's how my mind is right now, so many paths. I'm an all or nothing kind of person. So I must make a decision otherwise I become paralyzed.
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