Five Ways To Absolutely And Positively Avoid Side Hustle Burnout

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The side hustle culture is an incomplete story.

It’s continuous grinding, sunup to sundown. Working your ass off, and dumping social gatherings so you can always press the play button —hustle extravaganza.

The internet is splattered with success stories courtesy of the culture. These stories are not just impressive, they’re like bonfires, there for all to see, and meant to keep the cycle going. But they only tell what goes around, rarely are we told the things that come around.

I came across a post on Indie Hackers, of founders telling those what-comes-around stories. Here’s what I learned:

• What we think the cycles is: hustle crazily >> success >> repeat.
• What the real cycle is: hustle crazily >> success >> burnout.

There’s no doubt that sacrificing other equally important aspects of your life so the hustle will go on can bring you success, what’s inevitable is the reality of eventual burnout that would hinder you from continuing in the game.

Here’s how to build while avoiding burnout:

Set realistic goals

Goals are glittery, but they’re not all gold.