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How I Doubled My Income Working Half the Hours
3 steps to change your working life forever
For most of my working life, I’ve earned very little money. Not because I didn’t work hard enough — I’ve done more than my fair share of long days and nights — but because I chose to start a business and build something from nothing.
And for many months of that journey, I was rewarded with poor returns for my dedication. Worse still, there were many months where I earned zero. Despite what the internet may tell you, this is the financial reality for many entrepreneurs.
Sure, there are silver linings to be gained from living with little; excellent money management skills and a deep appreciation for each and every dollar, to name a few, but there were many periods when I questioned why I was still trying to make my business work. What is the point in giving everything for nothing in return?
Fast forward to the pandemic-induced present, and my career has been turned on its head. No, I didn’t lose my business — I quit. The pandemic was the final push I needed to move on and leave behind the lack of security and scattered paychecks. Now, as a writer and editor, I work less and earn more. When I look around at what’s going on in the world, I actually feel guilty that my situation is comfortable.
