Indeed. But as a newbie, you first need to start feeling that the clock is really ticking. And fast. I think that during the first year, I just had no pressure

Indeed. But as a newbie, you first need to start feeling that the clock is really ticking. And fast. I think that during the first year, I just had no pressure at all. I worked very seriously, but didn't feel external pressure. I had just put enough money aside, I was glad to finally work on my own terms, etc. And thus I thought it was all okay, and that our pace was normal, given the time constraints that we had. Now I see clearly how much of a fool I was.. ;-)