My First Month as a Full-Time Solopreneur — Here’s What I Learned

Earnings, fears, and big plans for the future

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My creator journey started in March 2020 when I published my first article about Google ads.

I worked for a few days to create an in-depth marketing case study, which made me $7 eventually. You might say it’s nothing, and I agree!

However, that single article showed me new horizons and opportunities I didn’t know existed.

I thought 9–5 was the only way to make a good living. I was convinced I wanted to work in world-known companies and occupy important positions. After all, it’s about prestige and recognition.

I knew I was just a resource the companies wisely used to achieve their goals, and I was somewhat okay with it.

But things started to change.

I realized there are many things to learn and do besides the job. I wanted to learn cooking, care for my health, spend more time with my family, and travel worldwide. Everything required time, which I did not have.

So, instead of slowing down and enjoying weekends, I started working twice more.

I treated weekends as an opportunity to rethink my past and create a better future.