Here's an interesting article about mistakes people make when they become self-employed. It's called Ten Stupid Mistakes Made by the Newly Self-Employed written by Steve Pavlina.

While it's not specifically related to Network Marketers and Network Marketing there's still some points that make sense for MLMers.

For instance, number two on the list makes sense if you're considering a Network Marketing career….

2.  Spending too much money.

Until you have a steady cashflow coming in, don’t spend your precious start-up cash unless it’s absolutely necessary. Read more...

He ends the article with this sage advice:

It takes significant effort to build a successful business, but it’s
also a tremendous growth experience.  I know many people who have quit
their jobs to run their own businesses.  Many of them didn’t do as well
as they’d hoped, but I don’t know any that regretted taking the
plunge.  There’s simply no substitute for holding the reins of your own
destiny.  Read more...

Most people regret NOT taking the plunge…