Isn't that just how everything works now? Movies, shows, even restaurants. The buzz gets so loud the real thing can't compete. Feels like we're all just setting ourselves up to be let down.

Wasn't there a whole thing in a business podcast about the "feast or famine" cycle? They talked about how a lot of freelancers chase the big single projects, but then have huge gaps with no income. Taking the steady local gig builds a floor under you. It lets you breathe and plan, instead of panicking when that one big check is gone. That security is worth more than a temporary cash bump.