Tag: Entrepreneur Mindset

  • How I Stayed on Track With My Side Hustle Goals—Even During a Winter Storm

    How I Stayed on Track With My Side Hustle Goals—Even During a Winter Storm

    When Life Throws a Curveball at Your Plan

    I had a plan. Then nature had a different one.

    I was excited and motivated to start executing my plan to diversify my income. But then, a massive winter storm swept through the Midwest, closing local schools for four days straight. That meant my kids were home—bored, restless, and ready for action—while I still had to work my 9-5 job. Needless to say, that threw a wrench into my week!

    My Freelancing Plan for Week 8: Setting Up for Success

    In my last post, Planning Success: 5 Easy Steps for Single Parents, I created a plan of attack for getting started.

    My focus was on three key areas:

    1. Getting basic supplies
    2. Setting up a system to track time and expenses
    3. Starting this blog

    Let’s see how I did.

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