How to be self-employed
It made me
satisfied 
"Redefined my self-worth"
How I did it: There is a myth that you cannot be employed and be self-employed at the same time. Technically you can.
I am following Robert Kiyosaki's Quadrants.
So far, I have filled in Employed (I work for an NGO), Self-Employed (I sell my writings and I act - I used to do it for free) and Investor (I have a bit of stock in the market). I doubt I'll ever be a business owner anytime soon because I need to manage my temper first.
Lessons & tips: Explore your skills. What are you good at. Then try it out during the weekends while you have a stable job.
Print business cards for your self employed work.
Resources: NETWORK like crazy. Social media sites can be helpful.
