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Generation 1099: Student Loan Debt and The Modern Day Side Hustler
Aug 18, 2019
Episode 66
Jereshia Hawk
Whether you’re a college graduate who can’t find a worthy job or someone that wants to liberate themselves from corporate America, I want you to take one thing away from today’s episode. I want you to realize that you have control over your life and what your true earning potential is. Don’t let the system or past beliefs put a limit on what you can achieve.
Key Highlights of the Episode
This episode was extremely actionable and insightful. Here are a few key highlights:
- The rise of the side hustle - It seems that we were led to believe that if we went to college and got a degree then we’d be sorted for life. After blindly following the norms of the “system,” it’s no wonder why so many of us are trying to build a side hustle, finding ourselves sitting on massive debts without the employment opportunities we expected.
- Investing in yourself - In order to earn a degree you typically have to spend tens of thousands of dollars and go through several years of intense study. That’s a lot of time, money, and effort, right? Now, imagine what your life would look like if you invested as much in yourself as you’ve invested in the system. What would your earning potential be?
- Limitless - Even though your job, your industry, and the economy may dictate what your salary is, your earning potential is limitless. In order to bridge the gap between your current salary and your desired income, all you need is three things: a computer, Wi-Fi, and a social media platform. If you’ve ever had a job, then you already have a set of skills that someone has paid you for.
- Not always a leap - While many people have the fantasy of flipping off their boss and resigning on the spot, taking a sudden leap and spontaneously quitting your job isn’t a smart move. A gradual change, where you start to put the pieces in place is far more realistic. Sometimes, freelancing in your spare time can be the best bridge to go from employment to having a six-figure business where you’re calling the shots.
- Are you sacrificing? - Are you spending your time and money where it counts? Are there things you can live without for the time being in order to apply your resources to help you get to where you want to be?
- And lots more! Tune in now.
You and I both know that it’s time that you take full ownership of your
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