Resisting the urge to take the first job offered

I think I made a good decision today, saying "no, not yet".  I had a chance to work part time as a freelance consultant starting this week and I turned it down, at least for now.  It wasn't an easy thing, saying no to $3000 for part time work while out of a job, but it was the right thing.  It was better to keep focused on really trying to get ready for the next big step in my life and not get distracted, side stepped, or even hide in small task while I need to complete a much bigger one.  And it would not be fare to the good friend that gave me that opportunity. I couldn't put my best into the job, deliver quality, and feel good about doing it... at least not yet.   So today I said "not yet" and I hope for the best.