WEEKLY RECAP: Setting Goals for 2020 (Yes, Now!)

Notes from Chris

Episode 1044

THEMES & TAKEAWAYS: We’ve just finished week 45 of Season III This week featured a WalMart manager who cleans aquariums for fun and profit, a health scare that inspires an adventurous career change, and a guy making his own simple syrup. Here we are, coming to the end of 2019 ... and I have a feeling that 2020 is going to be a big, monumental year for a lot of people. So why not start thinking about it now—what do you need to do or put in place now in order to be ready to go in January? Longtime listeners know that every year in December I do an Annual Review where I go away for a week to reflect on the year that’s ending and plan for the next. That process is still a month away, but every once in awhile I’m starting to make some notes. I believe that a big part of succeeding in your goals is creating a supportive environment for them. If your goal is to climb Everest next year, you should probably be training now. Even if your goals aren’t quite that ambitious, allowing them to “settle” before you officially begin can be helpful. In doing so, allow yourself to think about what you might want to accomplish next year—and do this without putting any limitations or pressure on yourself. You’re not making a commitment now; you’re just considering what you might want to undertake. Listen to the Weekly Recap to learn more!

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Today, we have an update from Sarah Chetney from Alberta, Canada. Ep. 446 — Canadian Mom Spells Out Success, Earns Letterboard Loot. Listen to the Weekly Recap to hear from Sarah! Want to learn more about Sarah's business and products? Head over to her, Letter Poet Amazon store.

EPISODES FROM THIS WEEK: Here's what we heard this week on Side Hustle School! Listen to this week's recap for a more comprehensive highlight reel.

Ep. 1038 - Walmart Manager Cleans Aquariums for Fun and Profit: Stumbling onto a fishy side hustle, a former retail manager discovers a way to earn $70,000 a year while working just 15 hours a week.
Ep. 1039 - Animator Re-Animates His Income Selling Graphic Kits: When a Los Angeles based animator looks to pay off his mortgage faster, he gets things in motion creating toolkits for other animators.
Ep. 1040 - Spokane Simple Syrups Stock Store Shelves: A brewmaster in Spokane crafts flavorful syrups for cocktails, baked goods, and more.
Ep. 1041 - Frustrated Employee Finds Inspiration in Frida Kahlo Instagram Account: When a tech worker finds herself dissatisfied, she starts an Instagram account that turns into an online store and a social mission.
Ep. 1042 - Health Scare Inspires Adventurous Career Change: A longing for independence leads a web designer to create an adventure-themed brand of totes, mugs, and more.
Ep. 1043 - Writer-Editor Makes Six-Figure Life Revision: A writer finds financial freedom by editing other people’s work, eventually building his own agency.