Hi there, Nine-to-Mine crew!

Ever had an idea that just won’t leave you alone? The kind that whispers, What if? while you’re busy adulting? Most people ignore it. But what if that idea is actually your next big move?

This week, we’re talking about taking action — even when it feels impossible. 🔥

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start… this is it. Keep reading. 💜

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Stuff Worth Sharing

Read – “The 4-Hour Workweek” by Tim Ferriss
What if you could trade the 9-to-5 grind for a life of mini-retirements, automated income and work that feels like play? This book is the blueprint for escaping the rat race — or at least making it work on your terms. (Amazon)
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Listen – The Goal Digger Podcast with Jenna Kutcher
If business and marketing had a BFF who hyped you up and gave you insider tips, this podcast would be it. Jenna breaks down strategy, branding and mindset in a way that makes success feel doable — and dare I say, fun? (Apple podcast)
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Read – How to Build Passive Income Streams Without Quitting Your Corporate Job
Side hustle dreams meet real-life practicality. This article maps out how to bring in extra income without handing in your two weeks’ notice — because financial freedom isn’t just for entrepreneurs. (blog)

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That “Crazy Idea” You Can’t Stop Thinking About? Do It.

You ever have an idea that just won’t leave you alone? Like, it keeps nudging you, whispering, “Hey, this could be something,” while you’re trying to focus on your spreadsheets and Zoom meetings?

That was me. Sitting in my comfortable, predictable job, checking all the responsible-adult boxes. But there was this little voice in my head saying, “What if?”

Then one day, a conversation with my best friend turned into a business plan. We realized we were already the unofficial travel agents of our friend group, planning everyone’s trips, hyping them up to finally take that vacation and making sure they didn’t get scammed by sketchy Airbnbs. So, we thought… why not make it official?

And just like that, we bought a travel agency. (Not kidding.)

Okay, fine. Not “just like that.” There were spreadsheets involved. And a tiny bit of panic. But mostly, there was excitement because we knew we were onto something.

Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

• You don’t have to quit your job to start something new. You just have to start. Turns out, you can build a business before walking away from your paycheck. Radical, I know.
  
  
• You don’t need all the answers — just the courage to find them. Google, mentors and a little bit of blind confidence go a long way. No one has it all figured out at the beginning.
  
  
• Fear is part of the package. If you’re waiting for the moment you don’t feel scared, you’ll be waiting forever. The trick is to do it scared.
  
  
• Your skills from corporate life translate better than you think. Turns out, project management, networking and “managing up” (aka dealing with difficult people) are just as useful in business ownership as they are in your 9-to-5. Who knew?
  
  
• Diversifying your income is a game-changer. Having something that’s yours — that brings in money, builds wealth and gives you options — changes everything. Even if you love your job, knowing you’re not 100% dependent on it? That’s power.
  
  
• So if you’ve been sitting on an idea, waiting for a sign — this is it. Start small. Start messy. Just start. Because the only difference between people who do and people who dream is action.

Tell me — what’s that “crazy idea” you can’t stop thinking about? Hit reply. I want to hear it.

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