Great story, but as someone who freelances, I have one rule: never say no to (good) work.
When you're freelancing, there will be natural droughts. And when they happen, I do fun stuff without feeling guilty (travel, personal projects, nothing). So take advantage of the droughts, but don't plan them.
When you're freelancing, there will be natural droughts. And when they happen, I do fun stuff without feeling guilty (travel, personal projects, nothing). So take advantage of the droughts, but don't plan them.