I've made this move and couldn't be happier. I can see how being your own boss is not for everyone, especially when it comes to putting yourself out there to g

I've made this move and couldn't be happier. I can see how being your own boss is not for everyone, especially when it comes to putting yourself out there to get business. It's not just (or even mainly) about skill, and more of a mindset. There are some tool and tactics you can master, but none of them will help without the courage to actually do the work in practice. I've not found the negatives you mention to hold true (in my case). If anything, I find it's easier to make an impact when you're not spending your days getting permission.