The Rise & Grind Blog, From Pure Grind Coffee
The Glory of the Side Hustle
It’s the freaking weekend. You’re home from work and you’ve got some free time, but you don’t know what the heck to do with it. You’re a hustler and you don’t want to sit back and watch Netflix; you want to grind. So what can you do? Side hustles are the epitome of being a grinder, as they keep us hungry and wanting more. Get your ass off the couch and let’s do this.
What is a Side Hustle?
Side hustles are money-making opportunities we can do outside of our typical jobs to gain more revenue and a credible reputation in the long run. Most people hone their side hustle over the weekend, but truly, you can put time into your side hustle whenever you feel like it needs your attention.
Get Moving
Now that you can see how a side hustle would be useful to you as a grinder, here are some ideas that might get your mind racing on what you can do. One of the biggest side hustles is flipping items on Ebay or Craigslist. Simply buy a product for cheap then turn around and resell it on eBay for a nice profit! Another great side hustle is the delivery service. Driving people through Uber and Lyft or delivering food through Grubhub or Postmates all require little effort, some patience, and a decent side hustle! If you have a passion or hobby, create a business out of it. Entrepreneurship is the way of the world now.
Pure Grind
Need some inspo? You’ll find it right in your coffee cup. Pure Grind was actually established as a side hustle. Damn right. Our founder is the CEO (and chief coffee brewer) of a very successful digital marketing agency. But he craved more. He lives and breathes damn good coffee and he wanted to sell it to the masses. Now here we are. Hustling bags of beautiful beans and killing the game. You can, too. Awaken by letting that brew boil in your body.
Now that you’ve got the jist of the side hustle, the next time your bored and don’t know what to do with yourself, instead of sitting back and relaxing, keep hustling! Oh and before you’re out the door, don’t leave behind your cup of Pure Grind. It’s the fuel for your hustle.
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I Lost My Special Purpose
Take A Step Back
As simple as it sounds, taking a step back from your daily routine can really help you understand where you are in your goals. Open your eyes to all that you’ve accomplished in recent months, even though you’ve felt like you’re without purpose. Step back, reassess, and keep on pushing. This means take a break — yes, we know hustlers don’t relax. But in the middle of the chaos, you need to take a deep breath and analyze where you are so you can create a new path. Goals don’t just appear out of thin air; you’ve got to develop a plan, man.
Attribute Daily Tasks To Long Term Goals
When you make your daily schedule, start putting a long-term motivation behind everything you do in your day. For instance, “go to the gym” turns into “go to the gym to hit my one-year weight loss goal.” Apply this attitude to your professional life. “Book clients” should be “book clients at least six months to one year out.” Simple adjustments in your mindset can help you maintain your motivation. Train your brain to think positively, then release that energy into everything you do. Fuel up that passion and freaking kill it.
Switch That Shit Up.
Finally, it could be as simple as changing things up! Instead of going to your typical lunch spot for a meeting, try a new place that puts you out of your comfort zone. Being uncomfortable is part of our necessary human challenge — that’s when growth happens. As humans, our brains tend to get bored quickly, so making sure we keep our environments interesting is important to our success as grinders. Keep it fresh, like your daily coffee.
See? It’s that easy! Now go out, rediscover your freaking purpose, and grab your cup of Pure Grind badass coffee so you can be ready to make the day your bitch.
You need these small batch coffee beans in your life. They’re bold. They’re delicious. They don’t apologize for being their awesome self. Our kick-ass beans come from the mountains of Central and South America and boast low acidity with an amazing bold flavor profile that will probably change your life.
Each batch of Pure Grind is meticulously roasted in small batches so your beans will be amazingly fresh AND awesome. Enjoy a 16oz bag today!.
People Who Are Killing It: Marcia Kilgore
Every day, you wake up, you wash your face, you drink your Pure Grind coffee, and you get on to your hustle. It’s time to kick the day in the ass. That’s what serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore does. She kills it, and she never stops.
When she was 17, Marcia moved from Canada to New York after high school with just $300 in her pocket and no plan.
When she moved to the States, Marcia learned how to do facials on herself because she was on a quest to battle her acne-prone skin. Her endeavor was so successful, it led to opening a spa and starting a skincare line called Bliss in 1996. Starting out of a room in New York City, the spa became so popular it booked months in advance and had a schedule full of celebrity clientele. The products are filling the shelves of stores like Ulta and Target and are filling up markets globally. The brand’s slogan: best face forward. By putting her best face forward, she is taking over the beauty world.
There’s a reason she’s called a serial entrepreneur; Marcia is changing the beauty business one company at a time. Having built five companies over the last two decades, she can’t stop, and she won’t stop. The woman is a slinger, launching business ventures left and right.
On the great Gary Vee’s show, Marcia said,
“There is no shortcut. There is no way around it. You just have to work and sacrifice.”
Marcia is often asked what’s upcoming in the works — since someone on their grind is always thinking ahead for what’s next. Sometimes we find ourselves on a path with no direction. A true hustler doesn’t need guidance; they find a way. That’s how they learn to be good on their own. You have to be your own compass. By taking life day by day, she is now a disruptive business mogul and brain behind multiple beauty brands. Stories like hers are the motivational mindset behind Pure Grind. Some things we can learn from Marcia Kilgore? Take risks, live day by day, and put your best face forward. Like a true hustler.
Grab Some Fuel For Your Own Hustle
You need these small batch coffee beans in your life. They’re bold. They’re delicious. They don’t apologize for being their awesome self. Our kick-ass beans come from the mountains of Central and South America and boast low acidity with an amazing bold flavor profile that will probably change your life.
Each batch of Pure Grind is meticulously roasted in small batches so your beans will be amazingly fresh AND awesome. Enjoy a 16oz bag today!.
Good Habits That Lead to Your Success
Learn From Failures
Shit happens. Everyone has failed — even the most admired. Your favorite hustler worked her way from the ground up. Failure doesn’t discriminate; we all face it. And we all learn from it. Don’t allow it to control you or your life. When you fail, observe what you did, what you did well, what you could do better, and what you’re going to do about it. Always think about your next move.
Embrace Positive Attitudes
Every day you wake up, you choose your attitude. Yes, it’s a choice. Put on an outfit that makes you feel good. Smile, even if you aren’t feeling up to it. Prepare yourself to walk out of the door and into the world. Your attitude is part of your body language. Nobody wants to be around a negative person. A positive mindset is all about practice and discipline. Some days you’ll wake up and feel like life caught up to you and you can’t keep on. Get your priorities in line and the power will follow. Recommit, don’t quit. Hustlers don’t quit!
Establish Your Purpose
When you clearly see your target, the easier it is to hit it. Don’t do things just because; do things with purpose. Ask yourself these questions: What do you want to do? Why do you want to do it? How can you do it? Then you find the power to achieve it, and that’s where you discover who you are.
Compete With Only Yourself
Fear no one. Don’t be intimidated by others or beat yourself up about the competition. Be great all on your own. Eliminate anything on your social media feeds that make you feel disappointed in your own life. Remember what Theodore Roosevelt said: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Everyone gets beat at some point in their lives. Sometimes people execute your same ideas before you. But that’s nobody’s fault; they just acted quicker than you. So respect the competition, but do not fear them. Be inspired by them, and surround yourself with motivation.
Fuel The Hustle
Grab a bag of Pure Grind and get to work!
You need these small batch coffee beans in your life. They’re bold. They’re delicious. They don’t apologize for being their awesome self. Our kick-ass beans come from the mountains of Central and South America and boast low acidity with an amazing bold flavor profile that will probably change your life.
Each batch of Pure Grind is meticulously roasted in small batches so your beans will be amazingly fresh AND awesome. Enjoy a 16oz bag today!.