Not bad advice not to work for free. People will leech off of your enthusiasm if you let them, friends are probably the worst offenders.
I can share with you that my passion has not always paid me dividends but has taught me much and has led me to the right experiences that led me to jobs that have paid me well.
Do some that you give a shit about, even if it makes no money right now... gain experience and in the long run experience will make you money.
If you're 18 you probably have no liabilities at this moment other than to eat and keep warm. Know that that makes you _free_ and there is nothing more enabling than being _free_.
You have a skill, find someone who needs your skill and ask them to pay you more than you think you are worth - chances are you are underestimating yourself. Never apologize or downplay your skill or experience. Hustle.
I can share with you that my passion has not always paid me dividends but has taught me much and has led me to the right experiences that led me to jobs that have paid me well.
Do some that you give a shit about, even if it makes no money right now... gain experience and in the long run experience will make you money.
If you're 18 you probably have no liabilities at this moment other than to eat and keep warm. Know that that makes you _free_ and there is nothing more enabling than being _free_.
You have a skill, find someone who needs your skill and ask them to pay you more than you think you are worth - chances are you are underestimating yourself. Never apologize or downplay your skill or experience. Hustle.