4 Reasons Your Hobby Should Not Become Your Business
If you’re good at something, it doesn’t have to be your side-hustle.
Let’s imagine you’re exhausted and up late working on an important personal project. The one that, once it’s out in the world, will put you on the map and attract attention. With some luck and a little bit of success, your dream of quitting your day job could come true.
Then what? You get to do that every day, all day? Is this really the future you’re hoping for?
Why can’t this be something you do for fun?
If you’re good at something, it doesn’t mean it has to become your job.
I know that’s counter-intuitive to what everyone’s touting online today, but it’s true. Your hobby shouldn’t always become your business.
I’m sure you’re good at many things. It doesn’t mean you have to turn them all into side-hustles that turn into big-time companies.
Unfortunately, I’ve learned this the hard way. My love for drawing comics and writing has led me to pursue making money from them as a side-hustle. It’s not as fun as it’s cracked up to be. Between deadlines, prospecting for clients, and balancing my work and projects with family responsibilities.
