Unexpected Freelancing Hurdles for a Detective Mind

I’ve recently started freelancing in web development with a focus on green tech, and while I love the freedom, I’m finding some things surprisingly tricky. Coming from detective work, I’m used to structured cases and clear outcomes, but freelancing feels like a whole different mystery. For instance, how do you handle scope creep when clients keep adding little requests? And what’s the best way to stay motivated when you’re working alone most of the time? I’d love to hear how others tackle these less obvious challenges.