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I'm a 23-year-old woman who just graduated from college in December. I've been living with a family member rent-free since then, but next month I'm moving out on my own. I've been doing freelance writing/editing, but not making enough to support myself, so I'll be taking at least one part-time job to supplement. Why am I choosing to scrape by on freelancing and part-time work instead of getting a "real job?" Because I have a chronic illness that prevents me from working a regular 9 to 5.
I had resigned myself to a life of penny-pinching because of my illness. But a few days ago, a guy I know mentioned a book called The Millionaire Fastlane , and said it changed his life. I got a free Audible subscription that day and listened to the book.
It gave me hope. (Hence my username. Haha.) Even when I work from home, my unpredictable flare-ups can severely curtail my productivity. Building a passive income source would give me security and flexibility. So, that is my "why"—I want to thrive, despite being sick. I don't want to make myself even sicker with stress because I have to push myself to make ends meet. I don't want to worry about money for medication and doctor's appointments.
My problem is, I don't know where to start. I know of a niche with a need, but I don't really know how to monetize that need. Should I post about that in this thread, or start a new thread tagged "Ideas?"
edit: Oops, forgot to tag @MJ DeMarco . Thank you for sharing what you've learned and for creating this forum too.
I'm a 23-year-old woman who just graduated from college in December. I've been living with a family member rent-free since then, but next month I'm moving out on my own. I've been doing freelance writing/editing, but not making enough to support myself, so I'll be taking at least one part-time job to supplement. Why am I choosing to scrape by on freelancing and part-time work instead of getting a "real job?" Because I have a chronic illness that prevents me from working a regular 9 to 5.
I had resigned myself to a life of penny-pinching because of my illness. But a few days ago, a guy I know mentioned a book called The Millionaire Fastlane , and said it changed his life. I got a free Audible subscription that day and listened to the book.
It gave me hope. (Hence my username. Haha.) Even when I work from home, my unpredictable flare-ups can severely curtail my productivity. Building a passive income source would give me security and flexibility. So, that is my "why"—I want to thrive, despite being sick. I don't want to make myself even sicker with stress because I have to push myself to make ends meet. I don't want to worry about money for medication and doctor's appointments.
My problem is, I don't know where to start. I know of a niche with a need, but I don't really know how to monetize that need. Should I post about that in this thread, or start a new thread tagged "Ideas?"
edit: Oops, forgot to tag @MJ DeMarco . Thank you for sharing what you've learned and for creating this forum too.
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