There is so much free information available online now that it raises a real question about whether paying for a course is actually worth it. Some people say paid courses are more structured and save you a lot of time, while others have built very successful freelance careers using only free resources. The results seem to vary a lot depending on the person and what they do with what they learn. From your own experience, do you think spending money on paid courses gave you a real advantage, or is free content good enough to get to the same place?