Chris Guillebeau takes you on a 27 day journey to start your own side hustle. The idea of starting a side hustle can be overwhelming to think about, but Chris does a great job of breaking down the steps into a manageable amount each day. If you are interested in making some money on the side by monetizing a hobby or skill of yours, I highly recommend you grab yourself a copy of this book. If you are interested in Chris’ work, I also recommend checking out his website, where he posts a podcast daily: https://sidehustleschool.com/
Best Chapters in Side Hustle:
Day 8: Have imaginary coffee with your ideal customer
It can be easy to get lost in the grand idea of creating a business on the side, but all those awesome ideas might be worthless if you do not have a clear idea of your target customer. In this chapter, Chris takes you through a practical exercise of describing this customer in detail, really understanding their problems, and them forming your solution around those problems.
Day 16: Spend 10% more time on the most important tasks
Many times I find myself jumping from task to task, skimming the surface and never truly diving deep into one task. This chapter is a great reminder that its best to focus on the things that really matter and push the small details aside in the meantime.
Day 19: Ask 10 people for help
Chances are that you have people in your life that would be more than happy to help you if you reached out to them. Entrepreneurs can frequently find themselves feeling alone and isolated, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. Additionally, some of your friends and family might be that “ideal” customer you grabbed imaginary coffee with and it would be a great opportunity for you to explain your idea to them and get their honest feedback.
Playing the Infinite Game 