It’s the era of the side hustle. More than one-third of U.S. adults have side hustles, earning an average of $891 a month, according to recent research from Bankrate.
But while many use side gigs to supplement their income, the most successful side hustlers see much higher earnings — sometimes surpassing their full-time salaries.
“These days, more than one-third of U.S. adults have side hustles, and their supplemental gigs make an average of $891 a month, according to recent research from Bankrate.”
Meet Will Nitze: A 34-Year-Old Who Turned Discontent Into a Fortune
Miami-based entrepreneur Will Nitze, 34, is one of the outliers.
“Nitze’s dissatisfaction with his day job and a light bulb moment inspired him to start his side hustle, which turned into a nine-figure business.”
He was “wildly un-passionate” about his day job — but that didn’t stop him from dreaming bigger.
His Advice? ‘Be an Animal’
The transformation from bored employee to nine-figure founder didn’t happen overnight. But for Nitze, it began with a simple yet powerful mindset shift.
“Be an animal,” he says — a clear call to go all in, take risks, and push past comfort zones.
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