Tag: Hustle

As every seasoned entrepreneur will confess, starting and running a business is a thrilling journey, punctuated by the excitement of crafting unique solutions and building brand-new entities from scratch. However, these journeys are not devoid of hurdles, with the most daunting of them being the com...

Welcome Welcome to issue -8, which is the 137th edition of this newsletter. That is 137 weeks (2 years and 33 weeks) of newsletters — some 62,000 words, which an average person would take 4 hours and 20 minutes to read. Around 20 of the newsletters have been about side-hustles. So, why d...

Contrary to the stereotype of leisurely mornings, many real estate agents kick-start their day before the sun graces the sky. It’s a time for personal preparation — emails checked, schedules reviewed, and market updates digested over a steaming cup of coffee. This early bird’s catc...

I never thought I’d have a successful business. For years I jumped from shiny object to shiny object. I fell for every get-rich-quick scheme. I was a wantrepreneur. Today I have a thriving business. This is the exact step-by-step guide I used (steal to get started today): Visit Now

Her husband was in Buenos Aries to visit family and friends. She invited me to hike with her in West Marin. Point Reyes, Bolinas. Olema. It wasn’t the first or the last time I asked myself, how did I get here? Answers, as always, proved to be elusive. Long hike. Not very good food at the hi...

Lately, on X in particular, I’ve noticed a worrying trend: guys in their early 20s bragging about how they don’t take breaks, don’t spend time with loved ones, and do nothing but work nonstop. They call it a “flex,” proof of their dedication. But to me, it seems more li...

Weare all constantly bombarded with messages that celebrate busyness, productivity, and the relentless pursuit of our goals. We are taught that success comes to those who are willing to sacrifice their personal lives, leisure time, and even their mental and physical well-being in the relentless p...

I never thought I’d have a successful business. For years I jumped from shiny object to shiny object. I fell for every get-rich-quick scheme. I was a wantrepreneur. Today I have a thriving business. This is the exact step-by-step guide I used (steal to get started today): 1. Find a...

Just like every year, I took much of August off. In many — if not most – European countries, this is still a pretty normal and common thing to do. Actually, it existed for long enough for some historians to start calling it a ‘tradition.’ When I used to work for an...

Weare all constantly bombarded with messages that celebrate busyness, productivity, and the relentless pursuit of our goals. We are taught that success comes to those who are willing to sacrifice their personal lives, leisure time, and even their mental and physical well-being in the relentless p...