I've always wanted to create a side hustle. I saw it as a way to make some extra cash and "side hustling" always had such a positive connotation around it. Maybe it's just because American culture idolizes hard​ work and being self-made​ so much...

But a Side Hustle can be a seriously positive thing. You have the opportunity to gain valuable creative skills and learn how to be an entrepreneur. This is especially valuable if you work at a stable, steady job where you don't get to express yourself creatively often. Here are 3 things to consider when thinking about your side hustle.

-How much time is this going to require?
-What skills am I gaining from this side hustle?
-What doors can this side hustle possibly open up for me?

Notice how money isn't involved in any of these. While it's fantastic if your side gig can wrangle you up a few extra dollars, the real value comes in branching out and knocking down creative walls while you gain tangible skills. You may have said you "always wanted to paint" or "get better at cooking" but did you actually take action and do those things consistently?
Constant action and challenging yourself continuously​ produce a happier, healthier life.

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A side hustle encourages you to improve your skills and do what you love more often, while simultaneously having the chance to make a little money and grow something organically. That's a win-win if I've ever seen one. It's hardwired in human nature to enjoy building something and watching it develop over time, especially if you're the creator.

You'll inevitably​ learn some valuable hard skills like marketing, basic accounting and e-commerce fundamentals through your side hustle. Those are good things to know. That's nothing compared to the chance to reach inside yourself and pull out your creative qualities. That's invaluable.

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