The Freedom Myth: Why Side Hustles Often Fail to Deliver When the idea of a side hustle first took hold, it was touted as a way to break free from the shackles of 9 to 5 monotony and forge one's own path to financial freedom.
However, for many who've ventured into this space, reality has quickly set in: the freedom promised is elusive at best. The problem often lies in setting unrealistic expectations.
People start side hustles with the notion that they'll make a tidy sum in no time, allowing them to quit their day jobs and live a life of leisure.