Freelance 101Make Money Online Without a Fulltime Job Today!

Last time, we’ve discussed Step #1 in your road to become a successful freelancer. To recap, we asked the question: Why did you decide to become a freelancer? Your answer could fall under one those categories discussed in the previous post. However, one of the answers, from our fellow reader Matthew Hunt gave what I call the ideal answer:

“I started freelancing in college, doing pretty well I had a few contract jobs that gave me steady income. When I graduated I started to enjoy the fact that I did not have to wake up early, go anywhere, answer to anyone, have to worry about any major responsibilities, go to bed early to wake up in the morning. If I wanted to relax at any given time during the day I could sit down watch some TV, leave the house, ultimately do whatever i chose. If I got behind I would stay up late to catch up. It’s really about the lifestyle. I also hate people telling me what to do in a certain manner. I’ll take instructions, but I wont take someone telling me how to do it. Freelance can be is summed up into one word - Freedom.”

Your love of freedom should be your number one motivator in becoming a freelancer. You’d be surprised to know that %95 of the reasons you could possibly supply are not valid enough for you to pursue freelancing since you’ll always have other options. In this case, let’s review your options in relation to the possible scenarios:

• You want to earn a better pay?

You can easily demand a raise or find a new job.

• You’re unemployed?

You can find a job.

• You hate your job?

Again, a new job could solve this problem.

Of all the possible scenarios, finding a new job could most probably solve your problem. The only two legitimate reasons that make you the hottest eligible freelancer are:

1. You’re tired of people bossing you around.
2. You want to spend more time at home.

Are you considering freelancing because  of these two? If so, let’s move on to Step #2: Are You The One?