Okay, so here’s the deal, I’m gonna spill the beans on this whole “Ryan Garcia bet on himself” thing. It’s not just some headline; I actually tried to apply that mindset to my own life. Let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster.
It all started a few weeks back. I was stuck in this rut, same old job, same old routine, feeling like I wasn’t going anywhere. Then I saw something about Ryan Garcia betting on himself. The idea just clicked. I thought, “Why not me?”
First thing I did was sit down and figure out what my ‘bet’ was going to be. It wasn’t gonna be money, I don’t have that kind of cash lying around. It was about my skills. I’m a decent coder, but I’ve always been scared to freelance full-time. So, that’s what I decided – I was betting on my coding skills to make a living.
I started small. I spent a week after work brushing up on my skills, refreshing everything, watched some tutorials. Then, I started hitting up freelance websites, looking for gigs. Sent out a bunch of proposals. Most got ignored, honestly. But, hey, gotta start somewhere, right?
Then, I got my first bite! Small project, fixing some bugs on a website. Pay wasn’t great, but it was a start. I dove in, worked my butt off, and actually delivered on time, and did a good job. The client was happy, and I got a good review. That gave me a boost of confidence, no lie.
So, I kept going, applying for more jobs, trying to level up the projects I was taking. Slowly, I started landing bigger gigs, making more money. It was tough juggling my full-time job and freelancing, but I was determined. I was betting on myself, remember?
The hardest part? The fear. Fear of failing, fear of not being good enough, fear of losing everything. There were nights where I was up till 3 AM, debugging code, feeling like I was in over my head. But I pushed through. I reminded myself why I was doing this, what I was betting on.
After two months of grinding, I finally made the leap. I gave my notice at my job. It was scary, man. Walking out of that office, knowing I didn’t have a guaranteed paycheck coming in, was insane. But it was also exhilarating.
It’s been a few weeks since I went full-time freelance, and it’s been a mix of good and bad. Some days I’m swamped with work, feeling like I’m killing it. Other days, I’m staring at a blank screen, wondering where the next gig is coming from.
But here’s the thing: I’m happier. I’m in control of my own time, I’m learning new things, and I’m pushing myself harder than I ever have before. I’m not saying it’s easy, it’s definitely not. But it’s worth it.
So, yeah, that’s my “Ryan Garcia bet on myself” story. It’s not about being a boxing champion or making millions. It’s about believing in yourself, taking a risk, and going after what you want. Even if you’re scared shitless.
Here are a few takeaways from my experience:
- Start small: Don’t try to overhaul your life overnight. Take baby steps.
- Brush up your skills: Make sure you’re actually good at what you’re betting on.
- Don’t be afraid to fail: Failure is part of the process. Learn from it and keep going.
- Believe in yourself: This is the most important one. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.
Give it a shot, see what happens. You might surprise yourself.
