Making the decision to give up all you know when it comes to getting a steady paycheck is very difficult. First, because you become so use to working for someone and getting paid for it. Second, you know where and when you will receive money. Finally, you can get comfortable not trying 

to control your own life. But, what many fail to realize is that if a manager of a company decides they no longer need you, you are out of that comfortable life that you have come accustom to. So why not take control of your life and ensure that you can never be replaced or have your comfortable lifestyle ruined because you no longer of the income? That is the exact question I had to ask myself and I realized that I don't want to put my livelihood in the hands of anyone else but myself.