In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to start your side hustle without quitting your job or putting your paycheck at risk. I’m sharing what I’ve learned from building Side Hustle Pro from two very different places: one, when I was unemployed with plenty of time but no stability, and two, when I was working full-time at NPR with stability but limited time.

What I’ve learned is this: there is no “perfect” situation for side hustling. What matters is how you build, not whether you quit your job first.

I’m walking you through my five rules for side hustling the Side Hustle Pro way, plus a bonus rule to help you decide when you’re actually ready to leave your job on purpose, with a plan, and on your own terms.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to build something but don’t want to move out of panic or pressure, this episode will help you build quietly, strategically, and stress-free.

In This Episode, I Share:
– Why keeping your job can actually give you leverage and clarity as you build
– The mindset shift that turns your paycheck into startup capital
– How to choose a side hustle that fits your real life, energy, and capacity
– How to decide in advance what “ready to leave” really looks like backed by numbers and a plan

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Side Hustling
01:00 The Importance of Stability
02:24 Five Rules for Side Hustle Success
04:39 Rule 1: Keep Your Day Job
06:26 Rule 2: Choose a Suitable Side Hustle
08:53 Rule 3: Set Non-Negotiable Time Boundaries
12:37 Rule 4: Build Basic First
17:11 Rule 5: Protect Your Job While You Build
20:48 Bonus Rule: Decide What ‘Ready to Leave’ Means
24:01 Conclusion and Next Steps

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