The Side Hustle Escape Plan - Edition #7
Hey Side Hustler 👋
I know life can get noisy — between your job, family, and obligations, it's easy for your side hustle to slide to the back burner. But take a deep breath — you're here, and that's already a sign you're choosing to build something of your own.
Let me remind you of something important this week: you’re not doing this just to earn extra cash — you’re building your way out.
You’re carving a path toward financial security, creative freedom, and the kind of control over your time that a 9-to-5 can’t always offer. And while the hustle might feel overwhelming some days, remember: every hour you invest, every system you build, every lesson you learn — it all stacks up.
You don’t have to get it perfect. You just have to stay in the game.
Let this issue be a spark to keep moving forward — even if it's just one smart move at a time.
📈 "Don’t Just Rely on Your Full-Time Job for Money"
Finance blogger Dawn Cher emphasizes the importance of building multiple income streams through side hustles, especially in today's unpredictable job market. She clarifies the distinction between moonlighting and side hustling, highlighting that many side gigs don't conflict with full-time employment contracts. → Read on CNA
🧪 "20 Side Hustle Jobs That I've Actually Tried, Ranked"
Daniella Flores shares her personal experiences with various side hustles, ranking them from least to most worthwhile. From blogging and content creation to speaking engagements, she provides honest insights into the real-life pros and cons of each. → Explore the rankings on BuzzFeed
💡 "30+ Side Hustle Ideas – Easy and Legit Side Gigs That Pay Well"
GoDaddy lays out a treasure trove of over 30 side hustle ideas, from freelancing to niche services like pet sitting and virtual assistance — perfect for testing new income paths or reigniting your creative spark. → Check out the ideas
💰 "Managing Financial Instability in Your Side Hustle"
This guide tackles the real challenges of inconsistent income in side hustling and how to manage them. Learn how to stabilize your earnings through emergency funds, diversified revenue, and healthy financial habits. → Read on Risk Free Side Hustle
⏱️ "8 Time Management Hacks for Your Side Gig"
This practical article shares smart, no-fluff tips to help you stay organized and productive — even when your calendar is packed. From calendar blocking to setting healthy time boundaries, this one’s worth bookmarking. → Read on Name.com
🚀 Escape Tactic of the Week
“2-Hour Rule” for Skill Building - This concept has been popularized by productivity expert Josh Kaufman (author of The First 20 Hours) and others as a way to master skills faster through short, focused learning blocks.
🔗 Resource: Josh Kaufman – The First 20 Hours TEDx Talk
You can also refer to his website for more: 🔗 https://first20hours.com
🧰 Tool Stack of the Week
🔧 Tool: Loom Loom lets you record quick videos of your screen + voice, perfect for onboarding clients, explaining your services, or creating bite-sized digital product content. It’s fast, human, and way more effective than long emails.
→ Try Loom — free tier available.
📊 Side Hustle Metric That Matters
💡 Insight: “76% of People Love Their Side Hustle—More Than Their Day Job” - According to The Hustle, only 51% of workers enjoy their full-time job, while 76% say they genuinely love their side hustle. Nearly half of respondents would make their side gig their main income stream if given the chance—highlighting a major shift in how people find fulfilment at work.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from building a side hustle, it’s that progress rarely shows up in grand, sweeping moments. More often, it comes quietly — in the extra hour you carved out, the new tactic you tried, or the decision to keep going when it would've been easier to quit.
You might not see the full picture yet, but every smart move you're making is laying the groundwork for something meaningful. A more stable future. A creative outlet. A life with more options.
So if this week feels slow or uncertain, take heart — you're still moving forward.
You’re not stuck. You’re just in the middle of the story.
To steady growth and new chapters,
— Terence
Founder of The S.H.E.P.