Notes from Chris

Episode 2373

It's a situation many of our listeners might find familiar: trying to squeeze a passion project into those precious hours outside of the 9-to-5—and sometimes you end up doing some of the side hustle tasks during the 9-to-5.

That’s the situation that Natalie is in, and it reveals an internal struggle that so many side hustlers grapple with. Let's dive into her question and unpack this tricky issue.

"Hello, this is Natalie from Sacramento. For a while now, I've been moonlighting as a freelance graphic designer while holding down a full-time job in a completely different field. I find myself sometimes working on my design projects during my regular job hours. Honestly, I'm feeling a bit guilty about it, even though it doesn't affect my job performance and I always meet my deadlines. But at the same time, this side hustle is something I'm passionate about and it's been offering me a creative outlet that my day job doesn't. I'm torn. Should I feel bad about side hustling during work hours, or is this something more common than I imagine?"

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

 

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Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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