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5 years ago already, I have started my company and become an independent.
A lot has happened in those 5 years, and Iāve been lucky to experience so much. Even though Iām personally not very good at looking back at my own achievements, Iām still pretty proud that after 5 years Iām still going strong, that Iām able to pay my rent every month, and that I can see growth.
Itās definitely not always easy, and at times it takes a toll on my mental health, but Iām still glad I took the step to start freelancing 5 years ago.
In those 5 years I havenāt just created beautiful videos, Iāve given workshops to young people on creating videos, gave private lessons to people wanting to learn videomaking, made reviews, written an article and more.
How do I see the next 5 years? No idea, Iām already happy if I know what next week will look like
Big milestone š Staying independent for 5 years is no small feat. Consistency & resilience quietly compound over time.
Thanks Abhiram! And definitely!
Appreciate it Jesse! Consistency like that is rare ā excited to see what you build next.
This is such an honest and grounded reflection. 5 years of showing up, paying the bills, growing, and still choosing the work even when itās hard, thatās real success. Congrats on staying the course and creating impact beyond just the work itself.
Thank you so much for your kind words Oluwatoyin!
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