I liked the quote you included:

To obtain, something of equal value must be lost.

I can relate to what you mentioned. I'm currently on a road trip and vacation; however, for the last two hours I've been sitting in a coffee shop to get access to WiFi and enter a handful of trades, respond to emails, voicemails, etc. (not to mention, hopping on Steem for a minute). Like you, I appreciate the flexibility, mobility, and would not trade it, but it is true being self-employed the work tends to follow wherever you go. Thanks for another good post!