# 2085: The Joy of Self Employment by Mr. Money Mustache on Benefits Of Self Employment

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Podcast: [Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985)
Published: 2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2085: Mr. Money Mustache reflects on the surprising freedom and security he discovered after becoming self-employed, contrasting it with the uncertainty many people feel when relying solely on traditional employment. His experience shows how even a small side business can increase financial control, reduce fear about the future, and create greater flexibility in daily life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/06/08/the-joy-of-self-employment/ Quotes to ponder: "Self-employment is a big muscular friend who follows you around and smiles a lot, but cracks his knuckles and lets out a very loud 30Hz growl if Life ever attempts to get up in your face." "When I wake up every morning, my only obligation is to the coffee machine and the frying pan, to make the family a nice breakfast while they play in the living room or the garden." "My amazement at getting paid for doing random fun projects around the town continues to this day." Episode references: Limited Liability Company (LLC) Information: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/choose-business-structure Internal Revenue Service (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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