10/23/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            New essay on Saturday. Swipe to read more.
Some people have side jobs because they need the extra money. If that is you, then this post doesn’t necessarily apply to you. I’m thinking more of the people who have plans to scale up their income to leave their main job or to be “rich.”
I’m all about taking big risks. I own a business and am hoping for the day I get paid to write.
That said, I have my exit plans. I know the situations that mean it is worth setting down the writing and/or shutting down my business. I keep good relationships with potential employers and am honest with myself about my finances. I know my boundaries and don’t let myself cross them.
(As a reminder, you aren’t failing at life by only having one job. Just having one job gives you time outside of it to actually live your life.)
Caption [The advice you most need to hear may just be your own.]
Slide 2 [Free Saturday Essay. Emotional Self-Fulfilling Prophecies. My go-to tip.]