One of my promises to myself this year is, instead of reading FB first thing in the morning (which loses me many hours), to read my Substacks, Patreons, and mainstream media to which I actually pay money. Short-form reading that ends, not the eternal dopamine scrolling of the socials.
Thus, while I've been subbed here for a bit ... shamefully, this is only one of a handful of articles I've read.
And it's a good'un. I have had to accept that my little small biz is, indeed, a side-hustle. It's not the main way I make income, and it _can't_ be because I haven't priced my items for that. I've been trying to make it the main deal for nearly 10 years - it launched in 2014 - and it's still not.
I start a new full-time permanent role in a week's time and I absolutely cannot wait. No more hustling for the next contract. Safety and security. I feel guilty but why should I?
And your article nailed that feeling fair and square and vindicated me. I feel better. I do. (Amazing how such small affirmations work!).
And I adore the idea of tips and tricks. Like your text replacement in the iPhone, which is actually a pretty good concept and I might indeed look into it! Love to hear more, will gladly suggests more if I can remember any ...
One of my promises to myself this year is, instead of reading FB first thing in the morning (which loses me many hours), to read my Substacks, Patreons, and mainstream media to which I actually pay money. Short-form reading that ends, not the eternal dopamine scrolling of the socials.
Thus, while I've been subbed here for a bit ... shamefully, this is only one of a handful of articles I've read.
And it's a good'un. I have had to accept that my little small biz is, indeed, a side-hustle. It's not the main way I make income, and it _can't_ be because I haven't priced my items for that. I've been trying to make it the main deal for nearly 10 years - it launched in 2014 - and it's still not.
I start a new full-time permanent role in a week's time and I absolutely cannot wait. No more hustling for the next contract. Safety and security. I feel guilty but why should I?
And your article nailed that feeling fair and square and vindicated me. I feel better. I do. (Amazing how such small affirmations work!).
And I adore the idea of tips and tricks. Like your text replacement in the iPhone, which is actually a pretty good concept and I might indeed look into it! Love to hear more, will gladly suggests more if I can remember any ...
So, thank you!
Ohhh I LOVE your new Ease section! I'm looking forward to even more tips! You hit it out the park with your first newsletter of the year!
Yay, Jessica! Happy New Year! I'm all in for this is the year to be myself. More and more of myself. Thank you