​Hey Reader,​

If you’re like most people juggling a corporate gig and a budding business, you’re probably feeling a little… well, time-crunched.

Between meetings, emails, and that never-ending to-do list, it can feel like there’s barely a moment to breathe, let alone grow your dream venture.

The pressure to follow the “hustle harder” mentality is real (and horrible).

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Listen, here’s the secret: you don’t have to do it all.

In fact, trying to mimic the routines & business practices of full-time entrepreneurs is just unrealistic & impractical.

Why? Because you're trying to complete 10 hours of work in 2 hours!

I don't know about you, but that sounds like a recipe for burnout & overwhelm.

If you're a running a small, service-based business on the side, you'll want to get smart about how you invest your time and energy.

Today, I'll share with you 3 simple & practical strategies to ditch the overwhelm and reclaim your sanity:

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1. Challenge the Status Quo

Question everything, seriously.

Are you doing things simply because “that’s how it’s always been done”?

Be bold and allow yourself to experiment with unconventional approaches.

Your situation & side hustle is unique, and your strategies should be too.

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2. Identify Your Time Vampires

Which area of your business is consuming most of your time & energy?

Once you’ve identified them, brainstorm alternative solutions that can still help you achieve the same business objective.

Could you automate a process, delegate it to a freelancer or VA, or perhaps eliminate it altogether?

Again - experiment, experiment, experiment.

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3. Embrace Laziness

I know this sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out.

The “lazy” entrepreneur is all about working smarter, not harder.

They do 2 things really well:

1. Focusing on high-impact tasks that move the needle, and
2. Ruthlessly eliminating / outsourcing everything else

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Some real-world examples:

• Instead of spending hours on content creation, try guesting on podcasts* or writing guest posts for newsletters in your niche.
• Leverage AI tools to generate social media posts, email newsletters, or even simple customer service responses.
• Don’t waste time on platforms where your audience isn’t hanging out. Focus your efforts on channels that engage your audience better.

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You don't have to be that entrepreneur that burns the candle at both ends.

By being smart about how you use your time, you can build a thriving business without compromising your lifestyle and well-being.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Time is your most valuable asset
2. There are always alternative solutions to time-consuming tasks
3. Experiment and find the strategies that work best for you.

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Now, I’d love to hear from you:

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Bonus prompt:

Hit reply and share your ideas with me, and I'll share my thoughts on it with you.

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That's it for today!

I hope you enjoyed today's read.

See you again next week!

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Cheers,

Terry 😁

* Btw, do you host a podcast or YouTube channel for founders of small businesses who are struggling to get things done & grow their revenue?

I'd love to be a guest on your show so you have 1 less piece of content to create and gain a new friend. :)

Here's an example to give you a flavour of what you can expect.

If this sounds interesting to you, hit reply and let me know!

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