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How To Make Your 5–9 Side Hustle Out-Earn Your 9–5 Job

Here’s the secret to making it happen

Rick Martinez
3 min readSep 7, 2024
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Your 9–5 is basic.

Your 5–9 is where the magic happens.

Many of us are trapped in the routine of our day jobs, stuck on level 1. But what if I told you that real growth starts after hours? This isn’t just about a paycheck. It’s about creating something that’s truly yours. It’s time to get off level 1 and start building your future.

Here’s how to make the most of your 5–9 and transform your life.

Get Off Level 1

Your 9–5 job keeps you stagnant.

If you want growth, you need to start your own thing. After-hours is when you build something that’s truly yours. Identify your passion. This could be anything that excites you, something you can’t stop thinking about. Once you’ve pinpointed it, dedicate two hours each evening to work on it.

Consistency is key.

Make this a non-negotiable part of your routine for the next six months. Imagine spending your evenings crafting your dream instead of watching TV.

Six months from now, you’ll be glad you started today.

Build After Hours

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Rick Martinez
Rick Martinez

Written by Rick Martinez

💡 Creator: The 7 Day Book Writing Challenge™️ 🏋🏻‍♂️ CrossFitter 📚 Bestselling Author 👊🏼 Helping you write your book WICKED fast www.WriteYourFirstBook.com

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