Went from broke to financially stable and it changed everything

2w ago1 min read

Started a side hustle that actually took off when my oldest was born. Spent years stressed about money, couldn't take family trips, always worried about paying rent. Now we're comfortable, kids get to do sports and activities, I don't panic when the car breaks down. What I didn't expect is how much it changed my relationship with my wife and my stress levels. I miss the scrappy hustler mentality sometimes, that drive to prove myself. But waking up without that knot in my stomach is worth it. Life is just easier.

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Comments(6)

RRyan M.Regular2w ago

This is huge, congrats man. I remember those days of penny pinching and missing out on trips. Being able to actually DO things with the kids without the money stress hanging over you changes the whole vibe of parenting.

DDanny L.New Dad2w ago

That's amazing you built this up after your oldest was born. Those family trips hit different when you know you earned the freedom to actually take them without the anxiety.

TTrevor M.New Dad2w ago

Respect for grinding that out. How much time were you putting into the side hustle while working your main job with a newborn at home?

AAdam K.New Dad2w ago

That stress of not having enough money hanging over everything, it just wears you down. Congrats on the side hustle taking off. What kind of business did you start?

SStevenRegular2w ago

This is what I'm working toward right now. Did it take long before the side hustle actually generated real money or was it quick?

BBrandonRegular2w ago

Financial stability changes everything for real. You can actually be present instead of stressed all the time. Good for you for making it work.