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Part 2 of 3: The Lessons

This is the second in a three-part series. In Part 1, I shared the story of my leap into self-employment. Here, I break down the key lessons I learned—and offer a personal exercise to help you map your own safety nets before making a big change.

The Foundations of a Bold Career Move

In my previous article, I detailed the intense personal circumstances that led me to take the terrifying leap into self-employment. The ultimate decision was an emotional reckoning, but the journey that followed taught me profound, practical lessons that apply to anyone facing a critical career or life transition.

Here are the three most important insights I gained—the ones I wish I’d learnt much sooner.