3 Powerful Reasons You Need A Side Hustle To Succeed In The World
The 9-5 is on its way out. Build a side hustle to turn it into a full-time online business.
The world has changed. Gone are the days when a college degree would get you a good job. Now, more jobs are part-time, and applying online feels like you're applying for jobs to an employer that doesn't exist.
You have a way out: starting a side hustle.
A side hustle teaches you the skills to build an online business, increase your income, and achieve financial security.
I wasted my twenties attending college and graduate school, only to find myself stuck working part-time jobs. It wasn't until I began to take my business seriously that my world started to change. I developed skills in copywriting and digital marketing.
These are three powerful reasons why you need a side hustle to succeed in the world today.
Problem: College No Longer Helps You Start A Career
A long time ago, a college degree was your ticket to landing a stable job that would help you be comfortable in retirement.
Now?
Many graduates are stuck with student debt. Many graduates are lost with no real career path. Many graduates only have theoretical knowledge from attending college rather than practical skills and experience.
Employers care more about your skills and experience. College gives you no real-world skills or experience that employers want.
Solution: Build Real Skills With A Side Hustle
You learn practical skills and experiences when you start a side hustle. You have to provide value to real people.
You have many options for starting a side hustle today:
Freelancing on sites like Upwork and Fiverr.
Selling products on Amazon, Etsy, or Gumroad.
Creating content for YouTube, Substack, or another platform where you can earn money.
You gain real-world skills that are highly valuable when you work a side hustle.
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Why Does This Matter?
Skills are greater than a college degree. A side hustle makes you valuable in today’s modern job market. Stop waiting for permission to succeed. Stop waiting for an employer to review your resume and hire you to earn income.
Key Point: Skip the outdated system where you learn information at college and develop skills through a side hustle.
Problem: More Jobs Are Part-Time And They Don’t Pay Enough
Full-time jobs with benefits and paid vacation are becoming harder to find. Many people now juggle multiple part-time gigs just to pay their bills. These part-time jobs pay you the bare minimum for work that the state requires.
Solution: Make Your Own Full-Time Income
You can grow a simple side hustle into a full-time business. You can earn more with an online business than you would working for an employer.
Use social media platforms to grow. Managing social media is a full-time job, so don't be everywhere at once when you're starting out. Choose two to start out on that play to your skills.
If you're a good speaker, start a YouTube or TikTok channel. If you're more of a writer, use Substack or Medium.
As you grow an audience, you can work to sell your customers' products and services.
You control your time and earnings with an online business.
Why Does This Matter?
Relying on one or more unstable jobs is risky. A side hustle gives you backup income. Your backup income can then replace your current income. You can then work to scale your side business. A business allows you to build multiple income streams.
Key Point: Don’t depend on part-time gigs or a 9-5 job. Build a side hustle with the goal of having it replace your full-time job.
Problem: Applying for Jobs Online Is A Nightmare
Sending thousands of resumes, and you never hear back? You’re not alone. I've sent out resumes for jobs that I'm overqualified for and jobs for which I'm qualified, only to see on Indeed that I wasn't hired. Employers ghost job applicants.
Online job applications are broken. Companies use artificial intelligence (AI), screening tools, and HR employees to filter out resumes. Real people rarely will ever see yours.
It's acceptable for employers to use technology. It's unacceptable for you to use AI and other tech tools to improve your resume when you apply for jobs.
Employers love double standards.
Solution: Skip The Job Market And Attract Customers
Skip applying for jobs online that waste your time. Start a side hustle and learn to attract customers instead.
Build an audience using social media platforms. You can create a personal brand or a brand for a business. It depends on what you want to do. There are financial benefits to starting a company over a personal brand in terms of taxes.
Social media provides access to billions of people worldwide. You need to consistently show up, post, and create content. You'll eventually attract your audience of customers.
There are online marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy, and Gumroad. Online marketplaces allow you to sell physical and digital products to your customers.
Use freelancing platforms to earn income quickly while you grow online. If you provide a service, start out using online freelancing sites like Upwork and Fiverr. You can gain freelancing experience, earn positive revenues, and actively make income while you work to grow your online business.
Network online and where you live. Use LinkedIn and your favorite social media platforms to network with people in your niche.
You'll want to focus on the evergreen niches to get a business going faster. The evergreen niches are:
Money
Relationships
Health
People always want more money. People want to improve their relationships. People want to be healthy.
Why Does This Matter?
You don’t need a boss to succeed today. A side hustle lets you create your own opportunities. You can turn your side hustle into a business that you love. You can turn it from being just you. You can hire freelancers and employees to reclaim your time while increasing your net worth.
Key Point: Stop waiting for an employer to interview and hire you. Build an online business that brings customers to you.
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Summary
The old way of work is fading as platforms and online businesses replace the traditional 9-5. Degrees no longer guarantee jobs, part-time work doesn’t pay enough, and online applications are a waste of your precious time.
A side hustle fixes all of that. You gain skills, control your income, and skip the broken job market.
You're responsible for building your future. Stop waiting to hear back from a job application you sent a week ago.
So, what’s your side hustle going to be? Let me know in the comments below!
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes only. This is not business, financial, investment, or any advice. I write online about topics that interest me. I make mistakes just like everyone else. Always conduct your own research and consult a professional before making decisions regarding health, life, finances, investments, taxes, or legal matters.