Advice for Freelancers

I picked up Freelance Design in Practice...

About three months ago, and I must declare I truly like it.  I've gotten to the chapter with several different artists sample works, and was put to shame (lol, I'll get there too).  Yet what is most pertinent & indispensable is Chapter 1, with the exercise "What is your picture of success?" 

I think every kind of artist should complete this, because how will any of us fulfill our goals if we don't know what they are? -I'm just saying. 

Answering the question helped me know that (Music, primarily) Graphic Design is an absolute joy, and is something I would do for free. 

Here are some of my answers:

5 most important things ·    Family ·    Freetime ·    Money ·    Longevity ·    Legacy (ability to pass on)

Greatest Design Strengths ·   Color selection ·   Typography ·   Challenging rules ·   Composition ·   Photography

Greatest Business Skills ·  Promptness ·  Exactness ·  Constant contact

Talents On Hold ·  Music ·  Songwriting ·  Journalism

Most Satisfying Work ·  Volunteer GD projects

Least Satisfying Work ·  Kincade Mngt ·  Copper Candy ·  BAMM Black Hist. Prog.

Planning for Family ·  Scheduling

What I’d Do with Complete Freedom ·  Music ·  Songwriting ·  Graphic Design

Greatest Personal Strenghts ·  Amicability ·  Talkative ·  Good gleaner ·  Interrogative ·  Exactness ·  Courtesy

Improvements for Life ·  Get word out about pop. pour. sip.

What is your motivation???