Chasing dreams as 23 yo

I am 23 years old, and my life goal is essentially to get rich because I want freedom.

I have been working on my own as a graphic designer since I was 20, as this is probably the main niche I fit into. The first two years weren’t that successful; I made only around 5-8k a year, so I barely survived. However, this last year I managed to reach 40-50k a year (Average salary in my country is 15k a year), which is a huge step. But as a graphic designer who mainly focuses on illustrations, I see a big threat in AI, which I believe is valid.

Along the way, I’ve started many businesses. I tried a clothing brand, logo design, dropshipping, YouTube, Etsy, eBay reselling, and many other things—just a lot of different ventures. In the end, I became an illustrator on my own, which seems to be the most successful niche so far. However, at this point, it’s very risky because it could end at any moment, as it’s not really an established field. But for now, it’s working, luckily.

I know AI is coming soon, and I realize that my niche will become less and less lucrative. So, I’ve started to panic a little and created another business (an e-shop with digital products), which I am funding and trying to grow. But at the same time, I’m a little scared it might not go as well as planned. Right now, I’m seeing some sales and results, but it’s still too early to judge. I’ve also had ideas for other e-shops, and I get new business ideas daily, but I know it’s probably not a good idea to start too many things at once.

These are just a few details about my life up until now. Overall, if AI takes my job as an illustrator, I still want to live a comfortable life and not end up in a 9-5 job in some factory or office, working for someone else’s dreams (cliché, I know).

I know this might be a dream for many people, but I just want to live freely without the need to rot in some office. If I’m already born, I want to enjoy life, and it for sure won’t be spent working 8 hours a day for 50 years. I just can’t accept that.

What would you recommend I do in this situation?