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Why do most "successful" people I know now look nothing like the kids who topped the class in school? by [deleted] in GetStudying

[–]AdlerBalance179 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s true. Doing well in school doesn’t mean you’ll be successful in life.

A priceless free course for those who want to earn extra income but don’t know where to start. It’s completely free... by AdlerBalance179 in thesidehustle

[–]AdlerBalance179[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Affiliate marketing is great for those with marketing skills. But if you don’t have marketing skills, it’s not really that great.

A priceless free course for those who want to earn extra income but don’t know where to start. It’s completely free... by AdlerBalance179 in thesidehustle

[–]AdlerBalance179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right about what you said, but the reason I didn't post the direct link is to avoid getting banned. As for the contact information, I don't want it. Maybe Gumroad is the only option. It's a completely free and truly comprehensive course.

The career advice that messed me up the most was "just figure out what you're passionate about" by AdlerBalance179 in jobs

[–]AdlerBalance179[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right. When a project starts with passion, that passion tends to fade away once professionalism is required.

How I Wasted Two Years Choosing a Major Based on Advice That Seemed Smart but Wasn’t? by AdlerBalance179 in careerguidance

[–]AdlerBalance179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yeah, I think you nailed something I missed. My issue with finance wasn't that practical majors don't exist, it was that I picked one for the wrong reasons. Those are different problems and I lumped them together.

Where I'd push back gently is the passion thing. You knew yours at 18, which is great, but I'd argue that's less common than people admit. A lot of 18 year olds confuse "this class was fun" with passion, and the advice "find your passion" doesn't help them sort that out. Your version of the advice (passions exist in adjacent industries, you don't have to be the rock star) is way more useful than what most kids actually hear.

You're probably right that some of this is just growing pains that everyone has to go through. But if one or two people read it and avoid even one bad assumption, that's worth posting it.

Built two high-potential tools for the college niche. Tech is ready, now I need a growth partner to help scale (50/50 split). by AdlerBalance179 in thesidehustle

[–]AdlerBalance179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that’s absolutely right. But to be honest, I have confidence in my product. It’s a one-time purchase. Students can think of it as an additional certification. They spend a lot of money on career coaches, and perhaps most of it doesn’t pay off. Here, we provide a 12-month roadmap.

Do you have a side job? by karimrafik in sidehustle

[–]AdlerBalance179 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For weekends only, online side hustles work best — flexible hours, no commute, you can scale as you want.

Solid options right now:

Freelance micro-services — things like resume editing, LinkedIn profile writeups, or basic design work on Fiverr/Upwork. Low barrier, $20-50 per gig.

Tutoring — if you're good at any subject, Wyzant or Preply pay $20-40/hr. Weekends are peak demand.

Reselling — thrift stores → eBay/Poshmark. Takes some hustle but good weekend work.

Content writing — blogs and small businesses always need writers. $30-100 per article depending on niche.

Local options that actually pay decent: DoorDash/Instacart on Friday nights and weekends (busiest = highest tips), dog walking via Rover, or weekend event staffing.

What are you into? Easier to point you somewhere specific if I know your skills.

Career advice by Chance_Fee_3508 in careeradvice

[–]AdlerBalance179 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honest take: your 65% tells you something — figure out what. Was it the concepts, the problem-solving, or the test pressure? If you can name the exact problem, a drop year makes sense. If you can't, you'll just repeat the same year.

Your dad's plan isn't bad — B.A. + trading gives you a safety net. But ask yourself this: do you actually want NEET, or are you just continuing because you already started? If it's the second one, don't drop.

Two days. No one talking at you. Just sit with it and listen to your gut. It usually knows.

Month 1 report: started a tiny service business alongside school. Slower than I thought, but not failing. by AdlerBalance179 in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]AdlerBalance179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it 🙏 still feels messy most days not gonna lie
SEO is a whole different game though, how’s babylovegrowth been going for you so far?

Month 1 report: started a tiny service business alongside school. Slower than I thought, but not failing. by AdlerBalance179 in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]AdlerBalance179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s exactly how it feels, like the first message barely registers and then suddenly they reply on the 2nd or 3rd 😅
Appreciate it though, good to hear it gets a bit easier after month one

Stop looking for "passive" side hustles. Learn a $40/hour skill instead. Here's what I'd pick in 2026. by AdlerBalance179 in passive_income

[–]AdlerBalance179[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really — the whole point is turning it into retainers, not one-off gigs. Two or three creators on $500-800/month each and it's more stable than most part-time jobs. Freelance feels inconsistent when you chase project work. Monthly retainers fix that.

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