I read a lot of social media posts from people who have just quit their jobs in order to start building a freelancing operation from scratch. I know, it sounds exciting. Everyone working a job that they dislike or that doesn't pay well enough dreams of being able to quit that job in pursuit of something better. And for folks wanting to freelance, it sounds logical to focus all of your time and attention on your new business. But I am here to tell you that this is a very risky approach, and one that I would not recommend unless your circumstances leave you with no choice.