The Side Hustle Escape Plan - Edition #27
Hi there Side Hustler, đź‘‹
At some point, we all start to feel like we’re passengers in our own work — pulled by deadlines, drained by noise, running on autopilot. This week’s issue is about taking the wheel back.
You’ll see how creators build real freedom by stacking systems instead of stress — whether it’s turning Amazon’s dropshipping model into a low-risk business, learning the psychology behind seven-figure e-commerce growth, or even getting paid for the things most people waste time on, like watching videos. Then, we zoom out with lessons from The Simple Path to Wealth — a timeless reminder that simplicity beats complexity, and that true wealth isn’t about having more, but needing less. Finally, we’ll look at how to stay steady when life feels like a storm, so progress doesn’t get swept away when things get hard.
If your week’s felt like it’s been steering you, this one’s your turn to steer it back.
Let's get started 👉
💼 How to Start Dropshipping on Amazon in 2025: Beginner’s Guide to Selling Without Inventory
Learn how Amazon’s 2025 dropshipping model lets you start an online business with low costs and no inventory — from choosing products to finding suppliers.
👉 Read the full guide
đź’Ľ How Justin Phillips Built 7-Figure e-Commerce Brands
In this Circle of Greatness interview, Justin Phillips breaks down his proven e-commerce blueprint—from Shopify setup and UGC content to email flows, AOV/LTV boosts, and brand-exit strategy—plus the mindset that took him from zero to seven figures.
đź’° 7 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Watch Videos in 2025 (Make Money Online from Home)
Learn how to earn real money online watching videos — from GPT apps and paid review sites to AI video editing, content creation, and UGC jobs that can turn screen time into side income.
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This Book Changed How I Invest Forever — 12 Lessons from The Simple Path to Wealth
Discover the most life-changing investing lessons from JL Collins’ The Simple Path to Wealth — including how one simple index fund can beat 82% of professionals, help you retire early, and buy your freedom through financial independence.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Stay Productive When Life Feels Like a Storm
When life hits from every angle — work stress, family demands, or financial worries — it’s easy to lose focus. This podcast shares simple, science-backed ways to anchor yourself, regain control, and keep moving forward even in the chaos.
🎧 Listen here.
🚀 Escape Tactic of the Week
🧠Tactic: 50 Life Hacks That Will Instantly Make You Healthier, Wealthier, and Happier
Discover 50 powerful life hacks from Sahil Bloom’s viral newsletter — simple, science-backed habits and mindset shifts to improve your health, wealth, career, and relationships.
🧰 Tool Stack of the Week
🔧 Tool: Google Keyword Planner Tutorial 2025: Step-by-Step Guide to Find the Best Keywords, Bids & Forecasts
This beginner-friendly 2025 Google Keyword Planner tutorial shows you exactly how to find high-value keywords, analyze bid ranges and competition, build lists, and create forecasts for SEO or Google Ads campaigns — including real examples like roofing businesses.
👉 Watch it here
✨ Quote of the Week
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“Doing your best isn't an activity; it's a mindset.” - Anonymous
You’ve already got the passion — whether it’s photography, baking, gaming, music, or writing — but turning it into real income feels like a mystery. That’s where side hustling newsletters change the game. They hand you blueprints from people who’ve already done it — breaking down how to package your skills, find your audience, and monetize what you love without burning out. Each issue gives you tested playbooks and real-world success stories so you can skip the guesswork and start earning from what lights you up. Ready to turn your hobby into your next income stream? Click here to unlock your side hustle roadmap.
We talk a lot about freedom — quitting the job, running the business, buying back our time. But the real path to freedom most people overlook is patience. The kind that lets you build slow, ignore the noise, and keep showing up long after others get distracted.
Every article this week points back to that quiet kind of discipline. Dropshipping without panic-buying inventory. Building a brand with systems instead of hype. Investing in a simple index fund and leaving it alone long enough to grow. Even staying productive when life feels like a storm is its own act of patience — trusting that progress still happens, even when the pace feels small.
Wealth and freedom don’t appear overnight. They compound through small, steady choices made when no one’s watching. So if you do one thing after reading this issue, let it be this — stay consistent when it’s no longer exciting. That’s where the real payoff begins.
— Terence
Founder of The S.H.E.P.