But as soon as I walked away from the security of my corporate job, reality hit. It wasn’t easy. I had no steady paycheck, and there was no clear path to success. I started writing, but doubts crept in: What if I couldn’t make it? What if this was a huge mistake?
The Struggles
The first few months after quitting were tough. I wasn’t making much money, and the pressure to succeed was overwhelming. I questioned myself constantly. Was I good enough? Could I actually make a living doing this?
But amid the frustration, something important happened—I started to rediscover my love for writing. I began to write not because I had to, but because I wanted to. Slowly, I built up a portfolio, took on small freelance projects, and gained confidence in my abilities. It wasn’t overnight, but the feeling of doing work that I loved started to outweigh the stress.
