Oct
Building better men
A step-by-step guide to a successful hustle
We all addicted to the “overnight success” stories or the “30 under 30” lists for inspiration. The self-help books are adding salt to the wound – there’s always a new routine that promises a “new you”. We barely take time to breathe or give ourselves enough credit for our efforts. Have you noticed that almost everyone is a CEO on their LinkedIn profiles?
It’s the hustling pandemic!
Before you jump on the bandwagon perhaps you need to read the step-by-step guide to a successful hustle.
Abort the mission, I repeat, abort the mission!
The worst thing you can do right now is to quit your job (especially in the middle of a pandemic) to start your “own thing”. As cool as it sounds, you can’t build anything of value without putting skin the game. It makes no sense to ditch a salary and go hustle for a capital to start a business.
Bro, as tempting as it is to be your own boss, don’t quit your 9-5 job to pursue a music career. How are you going to afford the studio sessions?
I’m sure all of us know a dude that left a cushy corporate job to start his own thing. Not all of them end up in that “30 under 30” lists.
Networking is key
The best way to network is through a 9-5 job. The guy that sits opposite you in the office probably knows a guy that can create a website for you at a cheaper price. Instead of attending boring networking seminars – how about you start selling your skills where you are.
There’s nothing fun than making an extra cash by renting your skill(s) while you still have a job. The creative juices flow without you worrying about your next meal.
Before you waste money maybe start looking around, your hustling partner could be in your circle.
It’s not a legit hustle until it pays your bills
Let’s say you’ve already made a mistake of being a full-time hustler without a sound plan B. if it’s more than six months without generating an income, maybe it’s time you update your resume. There’s no shame in starting over.
Any hustlers here? Please share your hustling journey with us
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I’m definitely not quitting my day job as I pursue my cooking business with my partner
thanks
When covid hit everyone understood the term “hustle”. Having 2 jobs seems to be the new norm and shouldn’t be frowned upon because we’ll get old and will have to retire on a good pension. As much as it fun to have fun the hustle part is more important. It only bares fruits.
Side hustles require you to research a lot before venturing into them. Read, talk to people and just be well informed. That helps a lot.
This is indeed the hustling pandemic. Covid might have it us hard but lm glad it was s wake up calling especially on me regarding hustling. We all need side-hustles nomatter how good your salary is. It is very easy to wake without a job. Onward and upwards gents.
Hustling needs a solid plan and hardwork. Do not be scared to start small. One day the same hustle will pay your bills.
I have a Health and Wellness side hustle that l started during lockdown. I am proud of the fact that l look a leap of faith and it is paying off. Do not give up on that dream. Find something you are passionate about and do it. Put in the work.
One thing about side hustling is that you need start up capital, so quitting your job is a bad idea. I started my own business during lockdown after losing my job and it was hard at time with no salary. But l never gave up. Lets stay pushing gents.
Thanks for the article, very informative