Side Hustles Revisited
In Fall of 2014 discussion began on the topic of side income. The idea for the series that followed was to inform students of alternatives for generating income especially during their free time from course work. Information was provided that seemed promising; however, it was lacking in some areas.
Focus was placed on the notion that individuals with a creative talent if not skill could make use of them to earn money. Things were quite general in nature at that point but were later elaborated on in the following years. Even though the elaborations were more or less ideas in where to go direction-wise they were still seen as helpful; -ish.
Not much has changed in terms of completing tasks to earn income; however, the approach isn't as candy coated as some would like. Freelancing is a prime example as it is tagged as being simple if you have a skill to utilize. Outside of skill, you will need a functioning work ethic that will keep you on your A-Game and stave off laziness.
Even with all that said you still aren't in the clear. Despite having the skills that pay the bills, you still need to be open to change. In this case, learning something new that is completely different or at least related in some way to your initial skill set.
Writing, for example, has a simple approach which many like and tend to flock to it in droves. It's promising because who doesn't need something written for them. Things started off grand but quickly start to diminish as more writers came onto the scene offering similar skills.
You make adjustments to better compete but soon discover another dilemma: needs of the clients have changed. It's not just writing that this change effects but a lot of other fields. Learning something new sounds simple but how exactly does one go about this?
How does one single out a branch from their main skill? For some the main skill is fairly broad. In order to break down the main into different parts, you will first have to research possible sub-categories.
Once you get the main broken down, select five that fall inline with clients' needs. Narrow the selection further to at least two or three that tie closely in with what you're currently doing. Next do research on your selections to learn as much as you can; tutorials and courses are a major plus.
For me illustration and writing are at the forefront. Another addition is design but have since combined it with illustration. Illustration is broad but it's possible to narrow down the disciplines.
For me it was just general illustration where I did a little bit of everything. As of recent I'm working on narrowing it down to digital illustration, cartoon-like and concept style with some backups. It's a long ways a way but some progress is getting made.
As mentioned in prior posts there are a variety of ways to gain opportunities for participating in side hustles. These include online and IRL options which range from part to full time. Many are venturing into freelance platforms where clients are at the ready while others are going solo and are bringing clients to them.
There are lots of options many of which can't be listed but some of you probably already know the who and the where. Make use of your local libraries and book stores for materials that enhance your understanding of a particular subject. In addition, explore online tutorials on subjects of interest to assist in helping you hit the ground running with your new venture.
Focus was placed on the notion that individuals with a creative talent if not skill could make use of them to earn money. Things were quite general in nature at that point but were later elaborated on in the following years. Even though the elaborations were more or less ideas in where to go direction-wise they were still seen as helpful; -ish.
Side Hustling at Current
Not much has changed in terms of completing tasks to earn income; however, the approach isn't as candy coated as some would like. Freelancing is a prime example as it is tagged as being simple if you have a skill to utilize. Outside of skill, you will need a functioning work ethic that will keep you on your A-Game and stave off laziness.
Even with all that said you still aren't in the clear. Despite having the skills that pay the bills, you still need to be open to change. In this case, learning something new that is completely different or at least related in some way to your initial skill set.
Writing, for example, has a simple approach which many like and tend to flock to it in droves. It's promising because who doesn't need something written for them. Things started off grand but quickly start to diminish as more writers came onto the scene offering similar skills.
You make adjustments to better compete but soon discover another dilemma: needs of the clients have changed. It's not just writing that this change effects but a lot of other fields. Learning something new sounds simple but how exactly does one go about this?
Branches of a Branch
How does one single out a branch from their main skill? For some the main skill is fairly broad. In order to break down the main into different parts, you will first have to research possible sub-categories.
Once you get the main broken down, select five that fall inline with clients' needs. Narrow the selection further to at least two or three that tie closely in with what you're currently doing. Next do research on your selections to learn as much as you can; tutorials and courses are a major plus.
For me illustration and writing are at the forefront. Another addition is design but have since combined it with illustration. Illustration is broad but it's possible to narrow down the disciplines.
For me it was just general illustration where I did a little bit of everything. As of recent I'm working on narrowing it down to digital illustration, cartoon-like and concept style with some backups. It's a long ways a way but some progress is getting made.
Where To?
As mentioned in prior posts there are a variety of ways to gain opportunities for participating in side hustles. These include online and IRL options which range from part to full time. Many are venturing into freelance platforms where clients are at the ready while others are going solo and are bringing clients to them.
There are lots of options many of which can't be listed but some of you probably already know the who and the where. Make use of your local libraries and book stores for materials that enhance your understanding of a particular subject. In addition, explore online tutorials on subjects of interest to assist in helping you hit the ground running with your new venture.
