Some say work smarter not harder…I say work happier not angrier!
What is a side hustle you say? Many would say its any micro-occupation which you devote a portion of you time to. I would go even deeper. HOW ABOUT A HOBBY THAT BECOMES YOUR SIDE BUSINESS! Yep! Thats right. What if you could turn one of your favorite hobbies into a side hustle. Well, then you could have your cake and eat it too. This article will give a few simple strategies. With confidence, courage and some ingenuity you will be getting paid for engaging in a hobby that makes you happy!
Step 1 – “Be Practical”
Pick a hobby or interest which fits your “main-occupation” schedule. Maybe you work a traditional 9-5 job 5 days a week. In this case your side hustle could run in the early AM or a few hours in the evening. Several side hustlers like working hours on the weekend for flexibility. Also, most of the world is firing on all cylinders during the weekends which could make business good for the taking!
Step 2 – “Do What You REALLY Love”
I know it may sound cliche, but you will never put in the effort needed to be successful at something if you don’t love it. Your passion will drive you to succeed, and, you might just be surprised that your side hustle becomes your main hustle!
Step 3 – “Begin with the End in Mind”
Even hobbies have goals. Think about it. If you like gaming then I’m sure you are trying to accomplish some goal right…like winning or improving. There is probably even an ultimate goal of conquering or reaching a master level. Those goals take benchmarks and a well thought out process to help you get there. Remember, if you are going to venture our into a new bussiness you absolutely must begin with the end in mind. Here are a few thoughts:
- Start up $ and budget
- growth
- marketability
- networking
- monthly and yearly plans/goals
- consistent happiness
I promise you, if you love what you do, make it simple/practical and set-up a plan for future success there’s no way you could fail. In my following articles I will discuss my “STORY” and how my side hustles were making me more $ than my main hustle…so much so that I decided to quit the job I hated and do the jobs I love!!!
SO WHAT IS THE #1 SIDE HUSTLE? ITS THE ONE YOU LOVE!!!