Side Hustle

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  • BaskerviIle4

    I've always come up with ideas for apps, businesses, websites etc. I usually ride the initial enthusiasm/motivation period and create a visual identity, instagram account etc. Then the reality hits that it's a lot more difficult than just the fun design side of things and I gradually lose motivation and end up with a graveyard of ideas.

    I've recently shifted my outlook into thinking more about building my own personal brand as a designer. Funnelling my energy into creating a good online portfolio, writing articles and thought pieces on Medium, starting an email newsletter on design etc.

    Rather than looking to unrelated side projects as a source of income, trying to strengthen what I'm already good at, adding value that will most likely help my career more in the long term.

    I also do the occasional freelance design project in addition to my full-time day job.

    • I think a lot of the statistics of why so businesses fail is captured in that first paragraph.SteveJobs
    • It may happen in different phases, but it takes the proper amount passion, dedication, and resiliency to see things through.SteveJobs

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