How do you transition from a side-hustle to a full-on entrepreneur? First we need to describe what a side-hustle is: HUSTLE AS A VERB: (v) Activities or things you do to make money on the side and HUSTLE AS A NOUN: (n) The position you hold to create extra money
Category: Entrepreneurship
How Can I Find Interesting, Lucrative Work?
“I’d like to improve my finances. But I don’t want to become an extreme cheapskate, and I don’t know how to earn more.”
“I can’t get a raise. I guess I could get a side job, but I don’t want to mow lawns or wait tables. And I don’t think I have time to […]
How Julia Makes $250 Per Hour as a Caricature Artist
Five years ago, Julia Kelly earned $8.50 per hour as a caricature artist at an amusement park.
Today she charges $250 per hour for the same service.
“But … that’s just one or two hours a month, right?”
Guess again. Julia’s art business grosses more than $100,000 per year … and thanks to the […]
How Erin Saved One Years’ Worth of Expenses, Quit Her Job, and Enjoys More Flexibility
“I only earn enough to make the minimum payment on my loans.”
“My boss doesn’t pay me enough, so I can’t save a dime.”
“I’d love to quit my job, but I don’t think that’s realistic.”
The Naysayer Brigade makes statements like the examples above — statements that give power to their bosses and the economy, […]
How Sarah Quit Her Job, Launched an Online Business, and Now Travels As Much As She Wants
Five years ago, a Canadian woman named Sarah embarked on a series of life-changing steps.
She moved 215 miles away from her hometown. She returned to college (after initially failing a few courses) to finish her degree. After graduation, she landed a cushy job with a pension and plenty of benefits. She got engaged. They bought a house.
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Not Earning Enough? Start a Side Hustle
Lately I’ve been getting emails from readers with the following situation:
“I’ve pinched every penny and slashed every expense. But I still can’t pay my bills. Help!”
If I accept your premise — if you’ve slaughtered your expenses to the brink of extinction — then you don’t have a spending problem. You have an income problem.
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I Stepped Away from My Business for a Month. Here’s What Happened.
A few days ago, I slept in my own bed for the first time in more than a month.
I’ve been on the road nearly nonstop for the past few months — including trips to Costa Rica and Ireland — and the last 30 days really took the cake: from San Diego to […]
Five People, One Income, and Self-Made Success
Myth: If you’re supporting 5 people on 1 income (and it’s not a high income), you’re screwed. You’ll never become a business owner or an investor. You’ll be lucky just to pay the bills.
Fact: Ladies and gentlemen, meet success story: Rental Randy.
In my last blog post, I re-emphasized that the best […]
How to Handle Feeling Overworked & Overwhelmed
One Afford Anything reader recently asked:
“How do you stay motivated? I feel like all I ever do is work.
“I don’t know how many hours exactly, but between my job and my real estate investments, I wouldn’t be surprised if I am pushing over 60 hours a week.
“It sucks to see all of […]
How Forest Travels the Globe … While Running a Business from His Laptop
At first glance, Forest doesn’t seem to fit the profile of a successful entrepreneur and world traveler.
He grew up in a working-class neighborhood. He dropped out of school at age 16. He endured a tragedy in his early 20’s.
But our early life doesn’t determine our future. Forest is living proof.
He’s been […]