If you are a small business owner, independent contractor, or have any career in which you predominantly work for yourself, you've probably experienced a time when you've been without clients or otherwise out of work. This is always incredibly stressful; even if you've got money in the bank, at some point you can't help but worry that you'll never work again. You wonder how you're going to pay your bills, and what will happen if you're out of work for more than a couple weeks. Then the minute you get a new job, client, or contract, you most likely throw yourself right into the work. You get excited, devote all your time to it, and get everything accomplished quickly and efficiently. After all, getting the job done with speed and thoroughness is the best way to serve yourself, isn't it?