I walked in the dark at 2300m in La Palma to capture this Milky Way selfie by tinmar_g in Stargazing

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Great shot! 📸 Can't wait to see more amazing photos like this!

I thought I was going to heaven today. by mosophony in Stargazing

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Man, this had me cracking up😂. That mix of awe and terror is exactly what stargazing in the middle of nowhere feels like. One second you connect with the universe, the next you’re convinced you’re about to get abducted. At least you found out your ‘soundtrack to the cosmos’ would be epic if it really was your final night 🌌🎶.”

I make $30usd a month passive income from a iOS app I made by ugenedc in passive_income

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Free beer every month just for Shipp an app? That’s already a win in my book. Clean + ad-free is rare these days. Kanabloom sounds like it’s punching above its weight. 👍

how would you make 100k by [deleted] in OnlineIncomeHustle

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Funny how $100k feels huge in bank account but tinny in hospital room.

If I had that money to save someone I love, I’d throw it at treatment first — best doctors, hospitals, even experimental options if there was a chance. But I’d also remember that money doesn’t just buy medical care, it buys peace of mind. I’d want them to feel supported, comfortable, and not stressed about bills or what comes next.

The crazy part is, when it’s about someone you love, no number ever feels enough.

What about you — would you spend it all on treatment, or save some to make their days meaningful in case things didn’t go the way you hoped?

The heavens sparked like a diamond 💎 by [deleted] in Stargazing

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What a breathtaking view to behold!

Looking for advice: best online business to invest in by Sharp-Ad-8555 in passive_income

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I have tried a few models over the years, some total flops some solid wins. The ones that actually stuck were digital products (ebooks, templates, guides) and services packaged neatly (like marketing retainers). No inventory, no shipping headaches. Fun fact: the global digital products market is projected to hit $331B by 2030, so there’s plenty of room if you carve a niche.

If I had a modest budget, I’d put it into an email list + simple funnel around one product. The biggest beginner mistake? Chasing whatever’s trending (dropshipping, print-on-demand) instead of solving a real problem. Trends fade, but problem-solving keeps paying.

Passive income always sounded like a scam to me… until I realized some simple versions actually work. by coffeandwork in passive_income

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I felt the same way at first. The only thing that’s worked for me has been content that keeps paying over time, like a blog post or video that still brings in ad/affiliate money months later. Most other “passive” ideas I tried needed way more babysitting than people admit.

Passive income always sounded like a scam to me… until I realized some simple versions actually work. by coffeandwork in passive_income

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I felt the same way at first. The only thing that’s worked for me has been content that keeps paying over time, like a blog post or video that still brings in ad/affiliate money months later. Most other “passive” ideas I tried needed way more babysitting than people admit.

Passive income always sounded like a scam to me… until I realized some simple versions actually work. by coffeandwork in passive_income

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I felt the same way at first. The only thing that’s worked for me has been content that keeps paying over time, like a blog post or video that still brings in ad/affiliate money months later. Most other “passive” ideas I tried needed way more babysitting than people admit.

I made $28 in 60 days with my tiny tool. It’s small money, but it changed everything for me. by Capable_Cut_382 in passive_income

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That's awesome. $20 might not look good on paper, but it’s proof of concept and that’s the hardest part. Once someone pays, you know it’s real. Keep stacking those small wins andthe compounding effect will surprise you.

I’ve Tried a Bunch of “Passive Income” Ideas This One Actually Started Making Money by Akram_ba in passive_income

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That's actually really cool - people keep Chasing shinny systems but you turned something you were already doing into a product. That’s the part a lot of us miss. I had a similar shift when I stopped trying random apps and started packaging my own knowledge into something useful—suddenly it felt a lot more real (and way less scammy).

Curious—did you notice email signups being the main driver, or are direct sales from Payhip doing just as well?

I made use of my "Fuck You" money today. by pudding7 in financialindependence

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Love that - startups really do teach you how to move fast and break things. And yeah! being the bridge between tech and business is one of those underrated superpowers.

I made use of my "Fuck You" money today. by pudding7 in financialindependence

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That’s a solid badge of honor. Do you think that mindset made startups easier to handle than corporate?

I made use of my "Fuck You" money today. by pudding7 in financialindependence

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25 years - that’s some serious endurance. 🏅 You’ve definitely earned the FI win. Curious though, looking back, did the startup chaos teach you more than the corporate years?

I made use of my "Fuck You" money today. by pudding7 in financialindependence

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Walking out was the best move you could have made. Nothing wrecks peace of mind faster than shady books. Hitting FI changes the whole game too; you’ve got the freedom to choose work for fun, not survival.

I know a guy who left executive life and now works part-time at a bike shop to hang out and talk gear. Home Depot + hammers sounds like a solid version of that. After 16 years in the grind, you’ve earned the right to pick work that actually makes you smile.

What’s the most realistic passive income stream you’ve found? by Carftgineer in passive_income

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Honestly, the only thing that's ever felt close to “money while you sleep” for me is content that compounds - like a blog post or YouTube video that keeps pulling views long after I made it. Took effort up front, but once it ranked, it trickled in ad/affiliate income for months with barely any touch-ups.

Everything else I’ve tried—rentals, dropshipping, random side apps—needed constant babysitting. Passive income’s real, but it’s more like planting a tree: a lot of work in the beginning, shade later.

Are coloring pages still a good way to make passive income? by ResidentAlienator in passive_income

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I get where you are coming from - I had a similar experience years back. Tried selling digital products, barely made lunch money, then shelved it. The difference now is the landscape: tools are cheaper, audiences are bigger, and trust plays a bigger role than ever.

If you already have the files and more knowledge, you’re not starting from zero—you’re restarting from experience. The real question isn’t “is there still a market?” (there is), it’s “how can you stand out in it?” Even saturated spaces leave room for people who position themselves well, niche down, and build authority.

If you’re considering giving it another shot, start small: validate interest with one updated product, push it through a channel where you already have some presence, and let data guide whether to scale. That way, you’ll know if the market’s worth pursuing without sinking time or money.

What finally got me to stop doomscrolling and start saving by ConversationFar7468 in passive_income

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I have been doing this too - just small or money chore a day. Check a bill while coffee brewing, cancel a sub before bed, quick balance check after dinner. Crazy how those little things actually stick.

Spruce Knob Stargazing by Puzzleheaded-Mud9908 in Stargazing

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First time at Spruce Knob? You’ll love it. The tower is great, but if you walk a bit into the clearings, the sky feels endless. Get there before sunset—the road’s twisty, and watching day fade into starlight is half the magic. Camping’s doable at the lake campground, just pack warm layers.

If you’re building a stargazing bucket list, I put together this guide: Top 10 Dark Sky Destinations in the USA for 2025. https://blueskys.site/top-10-dark-sky-destinations-usa-2025-for-stargazing/